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(obsolete) A sheepdog that worries (chases or attacks) sheep. / (obsolete, figuratively, derogatory) A contemptible person, expecially one who practices petty thefts.

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sheep-biter

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Source Word

sheep-biter

Noun

obsolete derogatory figuratively

Japanese Meaning

（旧式）羊を追い回す、または襲う牧羊犬。 / （旧式、比喩的、軽蔑的）卑劣な人、特に小規模な窃盗を行う者。

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The old farmhand called the mangy sheep-biter back before it could alarm the flock.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

年老いた農場の手伝いが、群れを慌てさせる前に、みすぼらしい羊を追い回したり噛んだりする牧羊犬を呼び戻した。

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(obsolete) A sheepdog that worries (chases or attacks) sheep.

What curre will not bawle, & be ready to flye on a mans face, when he is set on by his master, who, if hee bee not by to encourage him, he casts his taile betwixt his legges, & steales away like a sheepe byter.

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