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bellwether

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  1. 1. n. A wether, or sheep, which leads the flock, with a bell on his neck. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Hence: A leader. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. A wether, or sheep, which leads the flock, with a bell on his neck. 2. Hence: A leader. [Contemptuous] Swift. Source: webster
  6. 6. n. someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity n. sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell Source: ecdict

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