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Shep

//ʃɛp// name, noun, slang

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A diminutive of the male given name Shepherd.
  2. 2
    A diminutive of the male given name Sheppard.
  3. 3
    A nickname, clipping of Shepherd, Shephard, Sheperd, or Shepard (surnames).
Noun
  1. 1
    Pronunciation spelling of ship. alt-of, pronunciation-spelling

    "Git on board a shep there, an' go off to some furrin country and make a fortin.""

  2. 2
    starling
  3. 3
    a German shepherd. Internet, slang

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