ranch

English

/ɹæntʃ/, /ɹɑːntʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.
  • A small farm that cultivates vegetables and/or livestock, especially one in the Southwestern United States.
  • A house or property on a plot of ranch land.
  • ranch Ranch dressing.

Etymology

Derived from Spanish, Castilian rancho (small farm, group of farm huts) derived from Old French ranger (install in position).

Origin

Old French

ranger

Gloss

install in position

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