• Sherpa

    Origin

    From Sherpa

    The verb derives from the noun.

    Full definition of sherpa

    Noun

    sherpa

    (plural sherpas)
    1. A male of the Sherpa people employed as a mountain guide or porter.
    2. An expert sent by a country’s leader to a summit meeting.
    3. (slang) a mountain climbing porter
    4. A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool, or fleece.

    Verb

    1. (rare) To serve as a guide or porter for another.
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