3. Formerly, in the Philippines, a political division of the pagan tribes.
RANCHERO
Ran*che"ro, n.; pl. Rancheros. Etym: [Sp.] [Mexico & Western U. S.]
1. A herdsman; a peasant employed on a ranch or rancho.
2. The owner and occupant of a ranch or rancho.
RANCHMAN
Ranch"man, n.; pl. Ranchmen
Defn: An owner or occupant of, or laborer on, a ranch; a herdsman.
[Western U. S.]
RANCHO
Ran"cho, n.; pl. Ranchos. Etym: [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.
RANCID
Ran"cid, a. Etym: [L. rancidus, fr. rancere to be rancid or rank.]