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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SHEEPHOOK

n.[sheep and hook. ] A hook fastened fastened to a pole, by which shepherds lay hold holsd on hte legs of their sheep.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SHEEPHOOK

SHEEPHOOK Sheep "hook `, n.

 

Defn: A hook fastened to pole, by which shepherds lay hold on the legs or necks of their sheep; a shepherd's crook. Dryden.