What does drover mean?

drover meaning in General Dictionary

a person who drives cattle or sheep to advertise one that helps it be his company to buy cattle and drive them to market

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  • somebody who pushes a herd
  • One who drives cattle or sheep to market; one that helps it be his business to acquire cattle, and drive all of them to market.
  • A boat driven by the tide.

drover meaning in Etymology Dictionary

early 15c. (late 13c. as a surname), broker noun from drove (n.).


drover meaning in General Dictionary

(n.) One that drives cattle or sheep to promote; one that makes it their business to purchase cattle, and drive them to advertise.

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  • (letter.) A boat driven by the tide.