What does "cow-puncher" mean?

Alternative form of cowpuncher.

What is a synonym for "cow-puncher"?

Common synonyms include: cowpoke.

Cow-puncher

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Alternative form of cowpuncher. alt-of, alternative

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cowpoke

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"Ralph now learned who Bud Wilson was—a cow-puncher who had worked for Jack's father for many years, and had practically brought Jack up on the range."

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