Flockowner

/ˈflɒkˌoʊnər/ noun

Definition

The person who owns a flock of sheep or other livestock.

Etymology

From 'flock' plus 'owner,' a simple compound combining the subject ('flock') with the role ('owner').

Kelly Says

The distinction between a 'flockowner' (who owned the sheep) and a 'flockman' (who worked them) was crucial in historical class structures—property ownership determined wealth and status.

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