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单词 night-herd
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Definition of night-herd in English:

night-herd

noun ˈnʌɪthəːd
West, United States Regional historical
  • The task or duty of herding or guarding animals, especially cattle, at night. Now chiefly historical.

verb ˈnʌɪthəːd
West, United States Regional historical
  • 1with object To herd or guard (cattle or other animals) at night.

  • 2no object To herd or guard cattle or other animals at night.

Origin

Late 19th century. Probably from night-herd (although this is first attested slightly later)
late 19th century. From night + herd, after night-herder.

Definition of night-herd in US English:

night-herd

nounˈnʌɪthəːd
West, United States Regional historical
  • The task or duty of herding or guarding animals, especially cattle, at night. Now chiefly historical.

verbˈnʌɪthəːd
West, United States Regional historical
  • 1with object To herd or guard (cattle or other animals) at night.

  • 2no object To herd or guard cattle or other animals at night.

Origin

Late 19th century. Probably from night-herd (although this is first attested slightly later)<br>late 19th century. From night + herd, after night-herder.

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