sumpter
Americannoun
noun
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
Example Sentences
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One of them held up an authoritative hand to the sumpter train which followed.
From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis
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 Roby, John
This, however, is on the supposition that there are a few sumpter horses loaded with provisions, as is generally the case when the party is a large one.
From Life of Schamyl And Narrative of the Circassian War of Independence Against Russia by Mackie, John Milton
The rest of us proceeded on foot, though we had no less than three sumpter beasts to carry our food, instruments, clothes, etc.
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore
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 Levett-Yeats, S.
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