as in cowboys
a hired hand who tends cattle or horses at a ranch or on the range
an expert cowman who can round up the livestock in no time
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cowboys
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Since 1896, the event celebrating Western culture, cowboys and agriculture has brought millions of people to Fort Worth from around the world.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Although Wrangler has been dressing cowboys since 1947, its offering is now ubiquitous globally.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Cowmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowmen. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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