rutter
English
/ˈɹʌtə/, /ˈɹədəɹ/
noun
Definitions
- (historical) A horseman or cavalryman, especially a German one, associated with the wars of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Etymology
Derived from Middle Dutch ruter (looter, robber, freebooter) derived from Middle French routier (brigand, mercenary soldier) suffix from English rout (assail, beat, rush).
Origin
English
rout
Gloss
assail, beat, rush
Concept
Semantic Field
Quantity
Ontological Category
Action/Process