granger
[ greyn-jer ]
noun
Northwestern U.S. a farmer.
(initial capital letter) a member of the Granger Movement.
Origin of granger
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How to use granger in a sentence
If the Vaughns had fought the Grangers, it was equally certain that the Grangers had been no whit behind in sanguinary reprisals.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes | William Perry BrownJase eyed the two Grangers steadily, though not in anger as far as Ralph could see.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes | William Perry BrownHe didn't think much of the Shonkin crew; grangers and pilgrims, he called them disgustedly in his mind.
The Happy Family | Bertha Muzzy BowerA glance told him that Grangers description had been apt but incomplete.
The Gray Phantom's Return | Herman LandonHello, Lunn, he said easily, imitating Grangers manner of speech.
The Gray Phantom's Return | Herman Landon
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