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‖ ranchero|ranˈtʃero|
[Sp., f. as prec.]
One employed on a ranch as herdsman or overseer; the owner of a ranch; a ranchman. Also attrib.
1826J. E. B. Austin Let. 31 Oct. in C. Barker Austin Papers (1924) I. ii. 1482 The old Ranchero was much surprised, but overjoyed to see me. 1836C. J. Latrobe Rambler in Mexico ii. 27 You have here..every degree from the substantial Ranchero, or proprietor, bespurred,..embroidered vest, and gaudy serape,..or the trusty arriero, with his long string of mules. 1840R. H. Dana Bef. Mast (1854) 118 A law was passed..declaring all the Indians free and independent Rancheros. 1846Times 16 June 8/2 The Rancheros, part of the material of the Mexican army, are half Indian and half Spanish in their extraction. 1883Stevenson Silverado Sq. 25, I think we passed but one ranchero's house in the whole distance. 1927W. Cather Death comes for Archbishop iii. 78 He and the rancheros had run their church to suit themselves, making a very gay affair of it. 1947M. Lowry Under Volcano iii. 90 The orange juice and ranchero eggs. 1963Punch 20 Feb. 285/2 Women have gone overboard for their ranchero hats. 1968Esquire July 99/3 John Weitz..designed this yellow-and-black-striped blazer suit. With it, Ranchero tie over a neckband shirt. 1973Country Life 6 Dec. 1970/1 The Mexican heavy knit woollen jacket..worn by rancheros... The coat looks good on either sex. 1977Times Lit. Suppl. 21 Jan. 88/5 In the ranks of the Cristeros [in Mexico 1926–29] there figure small landowners, rancheros, Indians. |