BELLWETHER

bellwether

(noun) sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell

bellwether

(noun) someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

bellwether (plural bellwethers)

The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.

Anything that indicates future trends.

A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.

Synonyms

• (indicates trends): gauge, indicator, sign

Source: Wiktionary

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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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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