Goatherd (noun)

A person who tends to and takes care of a herd of goats, especially in a pastoral setting.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word 'goterde' meaning one who tends to goats.

Examples:

1. The goatherd would take the goats up to the mountains to graze during the summer months.
2. The young boy aspired to become a goatherd like his father and grandfather before him.
3. The goatherd was knowledgeable about the behavior and needs of his goats, and had a close bond with each one.
4. The villagers relied on the goatherd for the milk, cheese, and other products from his herd of goats.
5. The goatherd would often play his flute to calm the goats and make herding them easier.