Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmptər/

Definitions of sumpter

noun a packhorse or mule used for carrying goods or supplies

Example Sentences

A1 A sumpter is a type of pack animal used to carry goods.

A2 The sumpter was loaded with supplies for the long journey.

B1 In medieval times, sumpters were commonly used to transport goods across long distances.

B2 The merchant hired several sumpters to transport his valuable cargo.

C1 The sumpter train stretched for miles, carrying supplies for the army.

C2 The sumpter's sturdy build and strong legs made it ideal for carrying heavy loads over rough terrain.

adjective relating to or suitable for use on a packhorse or mule

Example Sentences

A1 The sumpter horse carried all the supplies for the journey.

A2 The sumpter pack was heavy with provisions for the camping trip.

B1 The sumpter cart was loaded with goods for the market.

B2 The sumpter saddlebags were filled with treasures from the far-off land.

C1 The sumpter train transported valuable cargo across the country.

C2 The sumpter caravan made its way through the desert, laden with riches.

Examples of sumpter in a Sentence

formal The sumpter was loaded with provisions for the long journey ahead.

informal I saw a sumpter carrying a heavy load down the street.

slang Check out that sumpter hauling all that stuff!

figurative Her mind was like a sumpter, carrying the weight of her worries.

Grammatical Forms of sumpter

past tense

sumpted

plural

sumpters

comparative

more sumpter

superlative

most sumpter

present tense

sumpters

future tense

will sumpter

perfect tense

have sumptered

continuous tense

is sumptering

singular

sumpter

positive degree

sumpter

infinitive

to sumpter

gerund

sumptering

participle

sumptered

Origin and Evolution of sumpter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'sumpter' originated from Old French 'sommetier' which comes from Latin 'sagmatarius' meaning packhorse driver.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a packhorse or mule used for carrying goods, the term 'sumpter' evolved to also describe the person in charge of such animals and eventually came to refer to any pack animal or baggage carrier.