Rangerette

English Etymology From en ranger ette<id:female>, 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. Pronunciation en /ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/ Noun 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. en by extension A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the Kilgore College Rangerettes' style. en specifically An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization, distinguished by a solid-white uniform and colored neck scarf. Translations Rangerette French: fr Rangerette f (used untranslated in Francophone contexts) Japanese: ja レンジャーレット renjāretto Spanish: es Rangerette f (often borrowed directly) See also en Revels (annual Rangerette show) en ranger en Kilgoreite (demonym for residents of Kilgore, Texas, the team's hometown) en drill team