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Webster 1913 Edition
Ranger
Ran′ger
(rān′jẽr)
, Noun.
1.
One who ranges; a rover; sometimes, one who ranges for plunder; a roving robber.
2.
That which separates or arranges; specifically, a sieve.
[Obs.]
“The tamis ranger.” Holland.
3.
A dog that beats the ground in search of game.
4.
One of a body of mounted troops, formerly armed with short muskets, who range over the country, and often fight on foot.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ranger
RANGER
, n.1.
One that ranges; a rover; a robber. [Now little used.]2.
A dog that beats the ground.3.
In England, a sworn officer of a forest, appointed by the king's letters patent, whose business is to walk through the forest, watch the deer, present trespasses, &c.