DCHP-1 Online
ranch ((2)) ((v.)) [< ranch 2, n.] Pacific Coast, Obs. 
Apparently derived ultimately from rancherie. See note at ranch2 (def. 1). 
v. live together as bachelors; live communally.
See also: ranch ((2)) ((n.)) (see note at def. 1) rancherie
- 1871 Many young men, of good education, what is termed "ranch" together; they live economically, in accordance with their means; but because they do so, they cannot vote.
- 1871 Many young men, of good education, what is termed "ranch" together; they live economically, in accordance with their means; but because they do so, they cannot vote.