vaquero

Definition

A cowboy; a herdsman.

Etymology

From Spanish vaquero (“cowherd”), from vaca (“cow”). Doublet of buckaroo.

Example Sentences

• "A day or two before a number of vaqueroes set out for the Santa Cruz Mountains and lassoed a very big grizzly."
• "Voices from the Wild Horse Desert is the story of vaquero families who have lived and worked on the prominent King and Kenedy Ranches of South Texas for six generations. Vaqueros (Mexican cowboys) are the highly skilled work force that cares for and works the cattle day by day."
• "Of course the vaqueros do not help: because of his weight and his high voice they call him Don Castrado behind his back."

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