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

The horrid tragedy in which he had played such a disastrous part now began, for the first time since he stole on board the fruiter, a wretched fugitive, to lose its sharper outlines.

From Whirligigs by O. Henry

He said the fruiter was the Karlsefin, running generally to New Orleans, but took her last cargo to New York.

From Cabbages and Kings by O. Henry

Meanwhile the little craft is entered at the custom-house as a fruiter, bound from New Providence to New York, and put in for a harbour.

From Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter by F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) Adams

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