granger

[greyn-jer]

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noun

Northwestern U.S. a farmer.
(initial capital letter) a member of the Granger Movement.

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Origin of granger

1125–75; Middle English gra(u)nger farm-bailiff < Anglo-French; Old French grangier. See grange, -er²

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Related Words

herdsman herder breeder shepherd cowboy wrangler vaquero grazier drover cowpoke cattleman granger stockman gaucho ranchero ranchman

Examples from the Web for granger

Contemporary Examples

Pre-Congress, Granger served first on the Fort Worth council and then as mayor.
When Wendy Davis Was a Republican
Michelle Cottle
January 24, 2014
Granger, incidentally, is the rare Republican to whom Davis has contributed over the years.
When Wendy Davis Was a Republican
Michelle Cottle
January 24, 2014

Historical Examples

The Democratic Granger and the largely increased Republican vote was too much for us.
The Railroad Question
William Larrabee
Granger started; the question was spoken so fiercely, and was so searching and direct.
Murder Point
Coningsby Dawson
Then he heard the voice of Strangeways calling, "Granger, Granger."
Murder Point
Coningsby Dawson
Granger watched him go out, and was glad of relief from his presence.
Murder Point
Coningsby Dawson
Granger watched him, and wondered what might be the secret which he was hesitating to impart.
Murder Point
Coningsby Dawson

Word Origin and History for granger

n.

"farm steward, man in charge of a grange," late 12c., also as a surname, from Old French grangier, from grange (see grange).

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