n. [ D. ruiter a rider. Cf. Ruttier. ] A horseman or trooper. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Such a regiment of rutters
Never defied men braver. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Rut. ] That which ruts. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An old crafty fox or beguiler -- a word of contempt. [ Obs. ] Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. routier, fr. route a road. See Route. ] A chart of a course, esp. at sea. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Inclined to rut; lustful; libidinous; salacious. Shak. --
n. A rattling sound in the throat arising from difficulty of breathing; a rattle. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Full of ruts; rutted;
a. [ See Root. ] Rooty. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Ruttish; rutting; lustful. [ 1913 Webster ]