plainsman

[ pleynz-muh n ]

/ ˈpleɪnz mən /

an inhabitant of the plains.

Origin of plainsman

First recorded in 1795–1805; plain¹ + -s³ + -man

"I guess you have the makings of a plainsman," he said, with a smile, as he patted me on the head.

Vanguards of the Plains |Margaret McCarter
They wanted to see a real scout and plainsman in the saddle.

An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill (Colonel W. F. Cody) |Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody)
I was glad to be a plainsman once more, and took a lively interest in everything that went forward.

An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill (Colonel W. F. Cody) |Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody)
This noted scout and author, known to every plainsman, has lived a life of stirring adventure.

Dorothy's House Party |Evelyn Raymond

Well, they had him at last—dead; and the plainsman shuddered, as he turned away.

Keith of the Border |Randall Parrish

plainsman

/ (ˈpleɪnzmən) /

a person who lives in a plains region, esp in the Great Plains of North America