‖Ran′che‐ri″a (?), n. [Sp. rancheria.] 1. A dwelling place of a ranchero.
2. A small settlement or collection of ranchos, or rude huts, esp. for Indians.
3. Formerly, in the Philippines, a political division of the pagan tribes.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
‖Ran′che‐ri″a (?), n. [Sp. rancheria.] 1. A dwelling place of a ranchero.
2. A small settlement or collection of ranchos, or rude huts, esp. for Indians.
3. Formerly, in the Philippines, a political division of the pagan tribes.