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rutter.

A horseman or cavalryman, especially a German one, associated with the wars of the 16th and 17th centuries.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹʌtə/UK/ˈɹədəɹ/US
  1. A horseman or cavalryman, especially a German one, associated with the wars of the 16th and 17th centuries.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch ruter, rutter, variants of ruiter, from Middle French routier (“mercenary soldier”), corresponding to route + ier; see rout.

noun/ˈɹʌtə/UK/ˈɹədəɹ/US
  1. A set of instructions for navigating a course at sea; a pilot's book or seaman's guide.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Middle French routier, corresponding to route + -ier.

noun/ˈɹʌtə/UK/ˈɹədəɹ/US
  1. A tool used in peat cutting or for marking off ground.

    Scotland
  2. A type of plough used by lumberjacks to carve a track for a sleigh.

    Canada · US · historical
  3. The penis.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From rut + -er.

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