English word ranch comes from French rang, Old French (842-ca. 1400) rengier ((usually of soldiers, etc.) to line up; to form ranks.), Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) rengier, Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) renger (To order; to put into an order.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| rang | French (fr) | (Canada, geography) A series of land plots narrower than deep, running perpendicular to a river or road.. (Canada, geography) The road serving such a series of plots.. (knitting) A knitting course.. (military, uncountable) The non-officers of an army, taken as a group.. A rank or position in a series or hierarchy.. A row or line of things placed side-by-side. |
| rengier | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | (usually of soldiers, etc.) to line up; to form ranks. |
| rengier | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| renger | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | To order; to put into an order. |
| ranger | French (fr) | A ranger, one who looks after a region (reflexive, se ranger) to go along. To order, to arrange. To put away, to put aside, to stack away, to stow. |
| arranchar | Spanish (es) | (nautical) to skirt (the coast). (reflexive) to get together (for a meal). |
| rancharse | Spanish (es) | |
| rancho | Spanish (es) | (nautical) crew's quarters. Grotty grub. Ranch. Shed, barn. |
| ranch | English (en) | (western, _, US) A small farm that cultivates vegetables and/or livestock.. A house or property on a plot of ranch land.. A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.. Ranch dressing. To operate a ranch; engage in ranching.. To work on a ranch. |