Etymology of "Ranger"

[Mr_Ed7]

What does the word "ranger" mean?

From my memory, rangers were the ones who managed and policed the royal hunting grounds or "range" of the kings of old.

[Canopenner]

yes, its one who patrols "ranges".

I think theres another post around here somewheres...

Ah here

http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=174432

[Mr_Ed7]

Thank-you.

I am glad I was spot on.