tranter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tranter
1350–1400; alteration of late Middle English traventer < Medieval Latin travetārius, perhaps for Latin trānsvect ( us ), past participle of trānsvehere to carry across + -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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“Dick!” exclaimed the tranter, and his voice rolled sonorously forth among the yews.
From Under the Greenwood Tree, or, the Mellstock quire; a rural painting of the Dutch school by Hardy, Thomas
The tranter looked a long time before he replied, “I fancy she will; and yet I fancy she won’t.”
From Under the Greenwood Tree, or, the Mellstock quire; a rural painting of the Dutch school by Hardy, Thomas
“Now to Farmer Shiner’s, and then replenish our insides, father?” said the tranter.
From Under the Greenwood Tree, or, the Mellstock quire; a rural painting of the Dutch school by Hardy, Thomas
The tranter stood as still as a sentinel at the challenge.
From Under the Greenwood Tree, or, the Mellstock quire; a rural painting of the Dutch school by Hardy, Thomas
During the afternoon unusual activity was seen to prevail about the precincts of tranter Dewy’s house.
From Under the Greenwood Tree, or, the Mellstock quire; a rural painting of the Dutch school by Hardy, Thomas
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