"shepherdship" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From shepherd + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|shepherd|ship}} shepherd + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shepherdship (uncountable)
  1. The dignity or office of a shepherd. Tags: uncountable
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