cowpoke

[ kou-pohk ]

nounSouthwestern U.S.

Origin of cowpoke

1880–85; cow¹ + poke¹ (probably formed after cowpuncher)

Valdes-Rodriguez is dating a New Mexico cowpoke who is attempting to toughen up her son.
Meet the Fútbol Moms | Bryan Curtis | July 18, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
On a sudden impulse, the old cowpoke took off his ten-gallon hat and plumped it on the creature.
Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X | Victor Appleton
The old cowpoke was splendidly dressed in a maroon satin shirt and white whipcord breeches tucked into shiny new boots.
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung | Victor Appleton
Mounting the platform, the stout cowpoke raised his hands and shouted for attention.
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung | Victor Appleton

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