tranter
[tran-ter]
- a peddler, hawker, or carrier using a horse and cart.
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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
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Back and back gave Tranter, ever seeking time for a last cut.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
Tranter's great sword was indeed a mighty vantage in his favor.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
Tranter well knew his advantage and lost no time in putting it to use.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
Tranter, cunning and wary from years of fighting, knew that his chance had come.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
Tranter inquired, gazing with amazement round the festooned room.
The Crooked HouseBrandon Fleming