shepherdly en · ADJ
Etymology
From shepherd + -ly.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a shepherd; pastoral; rustic.
And with a shepherdly reward wytsaue ye hym to fauour.
1559, Thomas Phayer, Newe Boke De Presidentes:
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Taking care of a group or flock, as a shepherd does.
A Sunday school teacher, for example, may and should exercise shepherdly concern for members of his or her class.
1998, Robert L. Thomas, Understanding spiritual gifts, page 196:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more shepherdly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most shepherdly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |