Definitions for: Bellwether


[n] sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell
[n] someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity



Webster (1913) Definition: Bell"weth`er, n.
1. A wether, or sheep, which leads the flock, with a bell on
his neck.

2. Hence: A leader. [Contemptuous] --Swift.

See Also: leader, wether

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