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Term: HERDWERCH
Definition: Herdwerch is an old word that means the work done by shepherds and tenants at the lord's command. It was a customary labor that they had to do. Sometimes it was also called heordwerch.
Definition: Herdwerch (hərd-wərk) is a historical term that refers to the work done by shepherds and lower-ranking tenants at the lord's command. It was a customary labor that was expected of them.
These examples illustrate how herdwerch was a mandatory labor that was imposed on shepherds and tenants by their lords. It was a way for the lords to maintain control over their land and the people who worked on it.