Rangerette

noun
/ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/

Etymology

From ranger + -ette, originally coined as a proprietary name for Kilgore College's precision dance team (founded 1939). The suffix -ette denotes a feminine or diminutive form, emphasizing the team's pioneering role as a women's drill unit.

  1. derived from *hringaz
  2. derived from *hring
  3. derived from rengier
  4. inherited from rengen
  5. suffixed as ranger — “range + er
  6. suffixed as rangerette — “ranger + ette

Definitions

  1. A member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for…

    A member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for women, renowned for performances at major events like the Cotton Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

  2. A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the…

    A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the Kilgore College Rangerettes' style.

  3. An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization,…

    An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization, distinguished by a solid-white uniform and colored neck scarf.

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