ranchman

[ ranch-muhn ]
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noun,plural ranch·men.
  1. a rancher.

Origin of ranchman

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; ranch + -man

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How to use ranchman in a sentence

  • There's a ranchman out there, I think his name is John Josephs, or some such name, who seems to want to get hold of our ranch.

  • The new-comer was Hugh Estill, the son of a wealthy ranchman who lived near, or at least but a few miles further down the valley.

  • All this time Clifford was mutely wondering why the wealthy old ranchman should be so anxious to meet his father.

  • No ranchman or hunter would hesitate a moment, under the circumstances, to give him his eternal quietus.

    Two Boys in Wyoming | Edward S. Ellis
  • "One will do, Frank; and another thing," the ranchman said guardedly.

    Hidden Gold | Wilder Anthony