ˈrānjə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English raunger, from raungen, rangen to range + -er — more at range
1.
a. : the keeper of a British royal park or forest ; especially : a royal officer formerly appointed to walk through the forest, recover beasts that had strayed, watch the deer, and prevent trespasses
b. : forest ranger
2. archaic : one who wanders : rover
3. : an animal that ranges: as
a. : a dog that covers the course fully in search of game
b. : harbor seal
c. : a meat animal marketed directly from the range without being fattened on grain
4.
a. : one usually of a body of troops or organized armed men who range over a region for its protection
b. : an officer of a county who is responsible for taking charge of and protecting an area against stray animals
c. : a soldier specially trained in close-range fighting and raiding tactics — compare commando
5. : a senior member of the Girl Guide movement in Britain, Canada, and various other countries — compare senior girl scout