Rangerette
noun/ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/
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.
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
Broadly A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the Kilgore College Rangerettes' style.
3
Specifically An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization, distinguished by a solid-white uniform and colored neck scarf.
- Related terms
- Revels, ranger, Kilgoreite, drill team