"Bellwether" is a word in ENGLISH
A wether, or sheep, which leads the flock, with a bell
on his neck.
Hence: A leader.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
A wether sheep between one and two years old.
Read the complete definitionA ram or bell-wether
Read the complete definitionIn old records. A wether sheep
Read the complete definitionA wether more than a year old. Rex v. Birket, 4 Car. & P. 216
Read the complete definitionSee Wether.
Read the complete definitionA castrated ram.
Read the complete definitionA castrated ram, at least one year old. ln an Indlctment lt may be called a “sheep." Rex v. Birket, …
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