Definition of stockman

stockmannoun

người chăn nuôi

/ˈstɒkmən//ˈstɑːkmən/

The term "stockman" refers to a person who is skilled in the management and care of livestock. The word originated in the Old English language and can be traced back to around the 1100s. The term is composed of two parts: "stoc," which means "animal" or "cattle" in Old English, and "mann," which means "man" or "person." The concept of raising and herding animals for food and other useful purposes is almost as old as civilization itself, with evidence of livestock breeding and husbandry dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Indus Valley Civilization. In medieval England, where the word "stockman" originated, farming and agriculture were crucial to the economy, and managing livestock was a vital part of the rural landscape. As agriculture became more sophisticated and specialized, so too did the roles and titles associated with it. By the Middle Ages, people who specialized in raising and caring for livestock began to be recognized as stockmen or stockwomen. These individuals provided essential services to farmers, such as breeding, feeding, and caring for livestock, as well as managing herds and transporting them to market. Today, the term "stockman" still holds its meaning in the agricultural world, encompassing a range of professions from ranchers and cowboys to livestock farmers and breeders. While modern farming practices have changed considerably over the centuries, the skills and knowledge required to manage livestock continue to be an integral part of the agricultural industry.

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a man whose job is to take care of farm animals

một người đàn ông có công việc là chăm sóc động vật trang trại

a man who owns farm animals

một người đàn ông sở hữu vật nuôi trong trang trại

a man who is in charge of the goods in a warehouse, etc.

người phụ trách hàng hóa trong kho, v.v.