shepherdly

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English

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Etymology

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From shepherd +‎ -ly.

Adjective

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shepherdly (comparative more shepherdly, superlative most shepherdly)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a shepherd; pastoral; rustic.
    • 1559, Thomas Phayer, Newe Boke De Presidentes:
      And with a shepherdly reward wytsaue ye hym to fauour.
  2. Taking care of a group or flock, as a shepherd does.
    • 1998, Robert L. Thomas, Understanding spiritual gifts, page 196:
      A Sunday school teacher, for example, may and should exercise shepherdly concern for members of his or her class.

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