fruiter

American  

[froo-ter] / ˈfru tər /

noun

1. a cargo vessel carrying fruit.

2. a person who grows fruit.

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fruiter British  

/ ˈfruːtə /

noun

1. a fruit grower

2. any tree that bears fruit, esp edible fruit

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Etymology

Origin of fruiter

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at fruit, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The latter is a clean, neutral palette, which results in a crisper, fruiter wine, sans "oakiness."

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2022

"So I judge; what is she, fruiter, or private yacht?"

From Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune by Kimball, Alonzo

For the lengthened form poulterer, cf. fruiterer for fruiter, and see Chapter XV.

From The Romance of Names by Weekley, Ernest

Instead it was a powerful fruiter, hailing from New York, and Russ and Mr. Sneed were soon aboard, the Ajax being hoisted to her deck.

From The Moving Picture Girls at Sea or, A Pictured Shipwreck That Became Real by Hope, Laura Lee

In cities of any considerable size, there will always be found a grocer or fruiter who is willing to take a first-class article at a price considerably above the usual market price of ordinary nuts.

From The Pecan and its Culture by Hume, H. Harold (Hardrada Harold)