Where does “ranger” come from?
ranger (Old French) comes from Old French rang, from Frankish hring — circle, ring; ring, circle.
ranger (Old French): to install in position; install in position
Definitions
- to install in position; install in position
Ancestry of “ranger”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | rang | rank; row, line; line, row, rank |
| 2 | Frankish | hring | circle, ring; ring, circle |
Words derived from “ranger”