ranchman

[ ranch-muhn ]

noun

, plural ranch·men.

1. a rancher.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranchman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; ranch + -man

Example Sentences

There's a ranchman out there, I think his name is John Josephs, or some such name, who seems to want to get hold of our ranch.

From Project Gutenberg

The new-comer was Hugh Estill, the son of a wealthy ranchman who lived near, or at least but a few miles further down the valley.

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All this time Clifford was mutely wondering why the wealthy old ranchman should be so anxious to meet his father.

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No ranchman or hunter would hesitate a moment, under the circumstances, to give him his eternal quietus.

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"One will do, Frank; and another thing," the ranchman said guardedly.

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