widder
9.9
A male sheep often called a ram
- noun
- Literature
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carnero
- In the northern hills, a strong widder leads the flock through rough terrain.
Examples
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The farmer has a strong widder in his flock.
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Local farmers often boast about the size of their prize widder at the fair.
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The shepherd pointed out the oldest widder in the field to the visitors.
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Look at that big widder grazing by the fence.
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The farmer raised a widder to improve the flock's breeding.
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During the festival, the widder was proudly displayed among the livestock.
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In the pasture, the widder grazed peacefully with the other sheep.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Widder is an old northern dialect word for 'a male sheep', basically a ram, so think of a strong male sheep that leads the flock.
