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wrangler

|wran-gler|

B2

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/ˈræŋɡlər/

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/ˈræŋɡlə/

dispute or cattle herder

Etymology
Etymology Information

'wrangler' originates from the Old English word 'wrang,' which meant 'wrong' or 'to wrangle.'

Historical Evolution

'wrang' transformed into the Middle English word 'wranglen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrangler.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to argue or dispute,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a cowboy or cattle herder.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who herds or tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western US.

The wrangler rode out to gather the cattle.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a person who engages in lengthy and complicated disputes.

He was known as a wrangler in political debates.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35