herdswoman en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English herd English -s- Proto-Germanic *wībą Proto-West Germanic *wīb Old English wīf Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Old English wīfmann Middle English womman English woman English herdswoman From herd + -s- + woman.
Meanings
- A woman who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| herdswomen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |