Word of the Day – Bellwether

Bellwether (noun)

bell-weth-a

The leading sheep in a flock, wearing a bell on its neck. Something that leads or indicates a trend.

A great example of how an archaic word has changed meaning to stay alive.

Example sentences

“When he lost the bellwether he knew the flock was doomed.”

“It was clear Chicago was to be the bellwether of voter behaviour.”