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   ‖Rancho , n.; pl. Ranchos . [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.
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   A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; -- distinguished from hacienda, a cultivated farm or plantation. [Mexico & California]
   Bartlett.
   
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