roughrider
noun
rough·ri·der
ˈrəf-ˈrī-dər 
1
: one who is accustomed to riding unbroken or little-trained horses
2
usually Rough Rider
: a member of the first U.S. Volunteer Cavalry regiment in the Spanish-American War commanded by Theodore Roosevelt
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But McLaughlin said those deputies were assigned to specific events, not as full-time roughriders.
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Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2017
The Roughriders defeated powerhouse Snohomish for the title.
—Jayda Evans, The Seattle Times, 21 June 2017
Roughriders (@sskroughriders) June 17, 2017
Toronto Argonauts: Bear Woods, linebacker, Troy; Chandler Worthy, wide receiver, Troy.
—Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 19 June 2017
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Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2017
The Roughriders defeated powerhouse Snohomish for the title.
—Jayda Evans, The Seattle Times, 21 June 2017
Roughriders (@sskroughriders) June 17, 2017
Toronto Argonauts: Bear Woods, linebacker, Troy; Chandler Worthy, wide receiver, Troy.
—Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 19 June 2017
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“Roughrider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roughrider. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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