Definition
gooseherd
noun
- a person who tends and herds geese
Usage: often historical or rural context
Examples
- The gooseherd led the flock to the pond each morning.
- In medieval villages, a gooseherd was responsible for protecting the geese from predators.
- The old gooseherd knew every bird in his care by sight.
- She worked as a gooseherd on the farm during the summer months.
- The gooseherd's whistle signaled the geese to return to the barn.