Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶FORHERDED, ppl.adj. Overworked with herding.Abd. after 1768 A. Ross Works (S.T.S.) 192:
Ken's thrang an' hers ye'll find's nae done awa', Tho' frae the town ye him forherded ca'.