Synonyms for sumpter

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suhmp-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌmp tər

Définition of sumpter

Origin : early 14c., "driver of a pack horse," from Old French sommetier, from Vulgar Latin *sagmatarius "a pack horse driver," from Late Latin sagmat- "a pack, burden," stem of sagma "packsaddle," from Greek sagma, probably related to sattein "to pack, press, stuff." Used from mid-15c. of horses and mules for carrying loads.

As in beast of burden : noun work animal

Example sentences :

"O, because she resembles a sister I lost," returned Sumpter after a brief hesitation.
Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton

If innocent, why did she not remain and boldly refute the tale Sumpter had told?
Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton

"He is in the office with Mr. Sumpter, I believe," was the reply.
Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton

On the preceding day, the post at Orangeburg had surrendered to Sumpter.
Extract from : « The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 (of 5) » by John Marshall

Sumpter was preceded by the legion, supported by the state cavalry.
Extract from : « The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 (of 5) » by John Marshall

General Sumpter had sent the patriot to warn General Greene.
Extract from : « The Dare Boys with General Greene » by Stephen Angus Cox

Lieutenant Sumpter with seventy men was left to garrison the church.
Extract from : « By-Ways of War » by James Jeffrey Roche

With full equipment laden / the sumpter horses there did stand.
Extract from : « The Nibelungenlied » by Unknown

And the teams and sumpter animals were available as well in so far as he had need of them.
Extract from : « Poitiers » by Hilaire Belloc

How many men had this skulking fellow, Sumpter, at his back?
Extract from : « Horse-Shoe Robinson » by John Pendleton Kennedy

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