rancho
[ran-choh, rahn-; Spanish rahn-chaw]
- a ranch.
- a hut or collection of huts for herders, laborers, or travelers.
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Origin of rancho
1800–10, Americanism; < American Spanish: small farm, camp (Spanish: camp) < Old Spanish rancharse to lodge, be billeted < Middle French (se) ranger to be arranged, be installed; see range
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Examples from the Web for rancho
Contemporary Examples
I had to drive from Los Angeles to Rancho Mirage that afternoon—a four-hour roundtrip.
As detectives began closing in on Viens, he attempted to commit suicide by diving feet first off a Rancho Palos Verdes cliff.
David Viens Murder Trial: Chef Says He Slow-Cooked His Wife’s BodyChristine Pelisek
September 20, 2012
After her recovery, Ford started the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California.
Betty Ford Dies at 93July 9, 2011
They danced at the Rancho Deluxe wrap party, but nothing came of it.
The 19-year-old Jou, an aspiring doctor, often tutored and volunteered at charities around her Rancho Santa Margarita home.
Historical Examples
I left you at home to care for your mother and sister and the rancho.
The Cave of GoldEverett McNeil
Could it be Mrs. Peyton making an unexpected visit to the rancho?
Susy, A Story of the PlainsBret Harte
The habits of the siesta obtained in a modified form at the rancho.
Susy, A Story of the PlainsBret Harte
The thicket near the rancho rustled and shook, and Pepe appeared.
RitaLaura E. Richards
They all detected the 'head-waiter' at the Union Company's rancho.
rancho
- a hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers
- another word for ranch
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Word Origin
C17: from Mexican Spanish: camp, from Old Spanish ranchar to be billeted, from Old French ranger to place
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