Drovers

/ˈdroʊvərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of drover; multiple people whose job is to drive or herd livestock.

Etymology

Simple plural of drover, formed by adding -s to the singular noun.

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In 18th and 19th century Britain and Australia, drovers formed tight-knit professional communities with their own traditions, routes, and slang—essentially the first interstate commerce workers!

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