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herd
/hɜːd/
noun
A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.
"a herd of cattle"
Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company.
(now usually derogatory) A crowd, a mass of people; now usually pejorative: a rabble.
verb
To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.
"Sheep herd on many hills."
To unite or associate in a herd
"He is employed to herd the goats."
To associate; to ally oneself with, or place oneself among, a group or company.
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