Associations to the word «Sumpter»

Wiktionary

SUMPTER, noun. (obsolete) the driver of a packhorse
SUMPTER, noun. A packhorse, a beast of burden
SUMPTER, noun. (obsolete) A pack; a burden.

Dictionary definition

SUMPTER, noun. An animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads.

Wise words

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