roughrider en · NOUN
Etymology
From rough + rider.
Meanings
- A horsebreaker.
- (historical) A noncommissioned officer in the British cavalry whose duty is to assist the riding master.
- (US, capitalized, historical, often, slang) A member of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| roughriders | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rough rider | alternative | lexicographic |