shepherdly

adj — 2 senses

shepherdly

adj

Etymology From shepherd + -ly.

1

Resembling or characteristic of a shepherd; pastoral; rustic.

And with a shepherdly reward wytsaue ye hym to fauour.1559, Thomas Phayer, Newe Boke De Presidentes:

2

Taking care of a group or flock, as a shepherd does.

A Sunday school teacher, for example, may and should exercise shepherdly concern for members of his or her class.1998, Robert L. Thomas, Understanding spiritual gifts, page 196:

Synonyms: shepherdlike
Antonyms: unshepherdly

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