Basic Details
Word: Shepherdess
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A woman who tends and takes care of sheep.
Synonyms: Sheep herder, sheep keeper
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Shepherd's pie: A dish made with minced meat and a topping of mashed potatoes. Example: "For dinner, we had delicious shepherd's pie filled with lamb and vegetables."
- Baa, baa, black sheep: A phrase often used in childrens nursery rhymes to describe a different or unusual person. Example: "In our family, I am the baa, baa, black sheep, always choosing my own path."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The shepherdess guided her flock of sheep across the lush green hills.
Example 2: Dressed in her warm woollen coat, the shepherdess watched over the sheep as they grazed peacefully.
Example 3: In the story, the brave shepherdess saved her sheep from the approaching wolf.
Fun Fact
The term "shepherdess" is derived from the Old English word "sceaphierde," where "sceap" means sheep and "hierde" means herder. It shows how long women have been involved in shepherding throughout history.
Famous Quote
"A shepherdess has to be strong at heart and gentle in spirit to care for her flock." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shepherdess" mean?
a) A woman who farms vegetables
b) A woman who tends sheep
c) A type of bird
d) A person who makes bread
Answer: b) A woman who tends sheep
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shepherdess"?
a) Cowherd
b) Sheep herder
c) Fisherwoman
d) Baker
Answer: b) Sheep herder
3. Which sentence uses "shepherdess" correctly?
a) The shepherdess danced with her sheep in the field.
b) The shepherdess held a book in her hand while watching the sheep.
c) The shepherdess skilfully guided her sheep into the pen.
d) The shepherdess painted a picture of the sky.
Answer: c) The shepherdess skilfully guided her sheep into the pen.
4. Which idiom relates to the word "shepherdess"?
a) Baa, baa, black sheep
b) As busy as a bee
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) Every cloud has a silver lining
Answer: a) Baa, baa, black sheep
5. What is the opposite of "shepherdess"?
a) Farmer
b) N/A
c) Fisherwoman
d) Shepherd
Answer: b) N/A
