cowpoke
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One theory is that the moniker emerged from a cowpoke misinterpretation of the Spanish word galón, for braided hat-bands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
Buckle up, cowpoke: On Wednesday, Beyoncé shared the track list for her forthcoming album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
He showed them his pistols and his rope tricks from the time he was a cowpoke in the West.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 17, 2018
Other attendees, more interested in topping the tale of the cowpoke on the next stool, were bellied up to the bar.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2018
“Get your cowpoke feet out of my shooting area!”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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