Synonyms

sumpter

American

[suhmp-ter] / ˈsʌmp tər /

noun

a packhorse or mule.

sumpter British

/ ˈsʌmptə /

noun

archaic a packhorse, mule, or other beast of burden

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Etymology

Origin of sumpter

1275–1325; Middle English sompter < Old French sometier pack-horse driver < Vulgar Latin *saumatārius, equivalent to Latin sagmat- (stem of sagma; see summer ²) + -ārius -ary

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sumpter

As we rode past the tennis courts the sumpter horses were diverted to enter the Louvre by the gate near the riding-school, but we ourselves rode directly towards the main entrance.

From Orrain A Romance by S. Levett-Yeats

Half a dozen sumpter horses were needed to carry the general's tent and equipage; his officers required a score more.

From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Stanley J. Weyman

A small train of archers and cross-bowmen brought up the rear of the escort, save the baggage and sumpter horses, laden not only with provisions but cooking utensils, and even with furniture for the household.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby

One of them held up an authoritative hand to the sumpter train which followed.

From The Great Mogul by Louis Tracy

I had fallen back behind the sumpter horses, and halted for a moment, when I felt a hand rest lightly on my stirrup.

From Orrain A Romance by S. Levett-Yeats

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