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ran⋅cho
[ran-choh, rahn-; Sp. rahn-chaw] 
–noun, plural -chos [-chohz; Sp. -chaws] .
[-chohz; Sp. -chaws] . | 1. | a ranch. |
| 2. | a hut or collection of huts for herders, laborers, or travelers. |
Origin:
1800–10, Americanism; < AmerSp: small farm, camp (Sp: camp) < OSp rancharse to lodge, be billeted < MF (se) ranger to be arranged, be installed; see range
1800–10, Americanism; < AmerSp: small farm, camp (Sp: camp) < OSp rancharse to lodge, be billeted < MF (se) ranger to be arranged, be installed; see range
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| ran·cho (rān'chō) n. pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S.
[American Spanish, small ranch; see ranch.] |
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Rancho
Ran"cho\, n.; pl. Ranchos. [Sp., properly, a mess, mess room. Cf. 2d Ranch.]1. A rude hut, as of posts, covered with branches or thatch, where herdsmen or farm laborers may live or lodge at night. 2. A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; -- distinguished from hacienda, a cultivated farm or plantation. [Mexico & California] --Bartlett.
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Language Translation for : Rancho
Spanish:
rancho,
German:
die Ranch,
Japanese:
放場
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