Ranchos

Ranchos
Rancho Ran"cho (r[a^]n"ch[-o]), n.; pl. {Ranchos} (r[a^]n"ch[=o]z). [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. [1913 Webster]

2. A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; -- distinguished from {hacienda}, a cultivated farm or plantation. [Mexico & California] --Bartlett. [1913 Webster]


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