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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schepe-man,) Sheep-man, n. (e.m.E. sheepman (1620), sheepsman (1591), a shepherd.) attrib. — 16.. Maidment Balfour Ballads 13.
What change for valiant cavilers of old, To court with sheep-men rogues, and swinȝeours [= swine-herds] bold
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