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rancho
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rancho, n. [Sp., properly, a mess, mess room. Cf. 2d Ranch.].
- A rude hut, as of posts, covered with branches or thatch, where herdsmen or farm laborers may live or lodge at night. [1913 Webster]
- A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; -- distinguished from
hacienda , a cultivated farm or plantation. Bartlett. [1913 Webster]
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