ruttier

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrʌtɪə/

Etymology 1

From French routier, from route (“a road”). See route.

Noun

ruttier (plural ruttiers)

1. (obsolete) A chart of a course, especially at sea.
   • 1988, Doulglas M Johnston, Theory and History of Ocean Boundary-Making, McGill-Queen’s University Press, pages 61-74:

     These charts probably originated as graphic extensions of simple but accurate descriptions of ports, coasts, and customary routes contained in pilot books (ruttiers).

Etymology 2

From Dutch ruiter, from Middle Dutch ruter, from Old French routier.

Noun

ruttier (plural ruttiers)

1. (obsolete) A mounted warrior, or knight
   • 1866, Charles Kingsley, chapter 21, in Hereward the Wake, London: Nelson, page 291:

     He and his troop of Angevine ruttiers had fought like tigers by William’s side, at Hastings[.]

Etymology 3

Adjective

ruttier

1. comparative form of rutty: more rutty

Anagrams

• triture