Ranch (?), v. t. [Written also raunch.] [Cf. Wrench.]
To wrench; to tear; to sprain; to injure by violent straining or contortion.
[R.]
Dryden. "Hasting to
raunch the arrow out."
Spenser.
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Ranch, n. [See Rancho.]
A tract of land used for grazing and rearing of horses, cattle, or sheep. See Rancho, 2.
[Western U. S.]
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