oxherd

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English

Etymology

From Middle English oxeherde, oxherd, oxhyrde, from Old English oxanhierde, equivalent to ox +‎ herd. Cognate with German Ochsenhirt (oxherd).

Noun

oxherd (plural oxherds)

  1. One who herds oxen.

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Translations

Middle English

Noun

oxherd

  1. Alternative form of oxeherde