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herdman

Meaning of “herdman”

One who keeps, tends, or cares for a herd.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Amos 7:14

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Amos 7:14
¶ Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Amos 7:14 · retained source text

¶ Then answered Amos, and sayde to Amaziah; I was no Prophet, neither was I a Prophets sonne, but I was an heardman, and a gatherer of Sycomore fruit.

1611 marginal noteOr, wilde figges.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A keeper of herds; one employed in attending herds of cattle.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 903