gadling vs ranger

gadling

noun
  • A roving vagabond; one who roams 

  • A man of humble condition; a fellow; a low fellow; lowborn; originally comrade or companion, in a good sense, but later used in reproach 

  • A spike on a gauntlet; a gad. 

ranger

noun
  • A warrior character, often with wilderness and stealth skill, who typically travels the countryside. 

  • A roving robber; one who seeks plunder. 

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

  • One who ranges; a rover. 

  • A character skilled in the use of ranged weapons. 

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

  • A dog that beats the ground in search of game. 

verb
  • To work as a ranger. 

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