/ran"choh, rahn"-/ ; Sp. /rddahn"chaw/ , n. , pl. ranchos /-chohz/ ; Sp. /-chaws/ .
1. a ranch.
2. a hut or collection of huts for herders, laborers, or travelers.
[ 1800-10, Amer.; rancharse to lodge, be billeted se ) ranger to be arranged, be installed; see RANGE ]