Rangerette

//ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for women, renowned for performances at major events like the Cotton Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  2. 2
    A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the Kilgore College Rangerettes' style. broadly
  3. 3
    An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization, distinguished by a solid-white uniform and colored neck scarf. specifically

Etymology

From ranger + -ette, originally coined as a proprietary name for Kilgore College's precision dance team (founded 1939). The suffix -ette denotes a feminine or diminutive form, emphasizing the team's pioneering role as a women's drill unit.

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