tranter

[ tran-ter ]

/ ˈtræn tər /

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noun British Dialect.

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

Words nearby tranter

transvestism, transvestite, trans woman, Transylvania, Transylvanian Alps, tranter, trap, trapan, Trapani, trapball, trap car

How to use tranter in a sentence

The command now devolved upon Lieutenant Tranter, who a moment later was killed.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII)|various
"I am much beholden to you, sir," said Tranter, though in no very friendly voice.
The White Company|Arthur Conan Doyle
"For my part, I have no wish to slay this young man," said Tranter, wiping his heated brow.
The White Company|Arthur Conan Doyle
"Bolsover's reason would seem to be the obvious one," Tranter returned.
The Crooked House|Brandon Fleming

Then, for the first time, Tranter became aware of another presence in the room.
The Crooked House|Brandon Fleming