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rutter

noun (1)
rut·​ter | \ ˈrÉ™tÉ™(r)\
plural -s

Definition of rutter

 (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic
: a horseman or trooper originally of German forces common in the 15th and 16th centuries

rutter

noun (2)
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plural -s

Definition of rutter (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : one that ruts
2 : a plow for cutting ruts in a logging road for the runners of the sleds to run in

First Known Use of rutter

Noun (1)

1506, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for rutter

Noun (1)

Dutch ruiter, from Middle Dutch ruter, rutter, ruiter, from Old French routier, from route band, troop, route + -ier

Noun (2)

rut entry 4 + -er

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