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cowpuncher

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cow⋅punch⋅er

  [kou-puhn-cher]
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–noun
a cowboy or cowgirl.
Origin:
1875–80; cow 1 + puncher (see punch 1 , -er 1 )
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cow·boy   (kou'boi')   
n.  

  1. A hired man, especially in the western United States, who tends cattle and performs many of his duties on horseback. Also called cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher; also called regionally buckaroo, vaquero, waddy2. See Regional Note at vaquero.

  2. An adventurous hero.

  3. Slang A reckless person, such as a driver, pilot, or manager, who ignores potential risks.

cow·punch·er   (kou'pŭn'chər)   
n.  See cowboy.
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