rutter (1)

[Eng. rut (1), v.; -er.] One who ruts. *rŭt'-těr (2), s. [Dut. ruiter ; Ger. reiter =a rider.] A horseman, a horse-soldier, a trooper. *rŭt-ter-kin, s . [A diminutive or contemptuous form of rutter (2).] (See etym.) *rut-ti-er, s. [Fr. routier , from route =a route (q. v.).] 1. A direction for the route or road, whether by land or sea. 2. An old traveler, acquainted with roads; an old soldier.