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sumpter
[ suhmp-ter ]
noun
- a packhorse or mule.
sumpter
/ ˈʌə /
noun
- archaic.a packhorse, mule, or other beast of burden
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sumpter1
C14: from Old French sometier driver of a baggage horse, from Vulgar Latin ܲ (unattested), from Late Latin sagma packsaddle
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I happened to finish first, and, hearing the horses' hoofs, went out and watched the lads who were to be our guides fastening the baggage on the sumpter beasts.
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They treated us very well on the journey, giving us sumpter beasts and every thing necessary.
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Half a dozen sumpter horses were needed to carry the general's tent and equipage; his officers required a score more.
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And afar off was the noise heard of the neighing of horses; mountains and valleys were everywhere covered with sumpter horses and waggons with provisions, and sacks of tents and pavilions.
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Such plenty of rich vesture never sumpters bore.
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