Noun

(en noun)

The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.

(by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.

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Noun

(en noun)

One who ranges; a rover.

# A roving robber; one who seeks plunder.

A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.

(obsolete) That which separates or arranges; a sieve.

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The tamis ranger .

A dog that beats the ground in search of game.

(label) In some modern armies, an elite soldier, similar to special forces but often operating in larger units.

(label),(label) A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the country side.

(label) A character skilled in the use of .