RANGER

ranger. 1.Hist. In England, an officer or keeper of a royal forest, appointed to patrol the forest,

drive out stray animals, and prevent trespassing. 2. An officer or warden who patrols and

supervises the care and preservation of a public park or forest. [Cases: Woods and Forests 7.

C.J.S. Woods and Forests §§ 9–11, 14–15.] 3. One of a group of soldiers who patrol a given region;

esp., in the U.S. military, a soldier specially trained for surprise raids and close combat. 4. A

member of a special state police force. [Blacks Law 8^th]