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cow hand † 
West a man who works as a rider on a cattle or horse ranch.
See also: cowboy ((n.)) (def. 1)
- 1903 (1913) They were "cow" hands belonging to the ranch.
- 1964 But on most of the Cariboo's 1000-odd spreads, the need is for cowhands who can also run farm machinery. . . .
- 1903 (1913) They were "cow" hands belonging to the ranch.