trailhand

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A cowboy or skilled horseman who routinely rides through the rural countryside.
  • (US) In the _Old West, a mounted worker employed on a cattle drive.

Etymology

Compound from English trail + English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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