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

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fruiter

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

From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2022

I asked him if he'd ever been second cook on a tramp fruiter, and he said no; so that concluded my line of surmises.

From Rolling Stones by O. Henry

She was the hundred-ton schooner-yacht Mirage, and her owner had determined to try and make her pay him something during the winter by running her as a fruiter.

From Wakulla: a story of adventure in Florida by Kirk Munroe

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 Laura Lee Hope

Just landing from one of the Valhalla's boats was the third mate of that vessel, who was an acquaintance of Simon's, and three sailors from the fruiter.

From Cabbages and Kings by O. Henry