"cowperson" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cowpersons [plural], cowpeople [plural]
Etymology: From cow + person. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cow|person}} cow + person Head templates: {{en-noun|s|cowpeople}} cowperson (plural cowpersons or cowpeople)
  1. (rare, nonstandard, sometimes humorous) A cowhand. Tags: humorous, nonstandard, rare, sometimes Categories (topical): Occupations, People Synonyms: cowpoke Related terms: cowman
    Sense id: en-cowperson-en-noun-tv51j1nM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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