sumpter
Example Sentences
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And afar off was the noise heard of the neighing of horses; mountains and valleys were everywhere covered with sumpter horses and waggons with provisions, and sacks of tents and pavilions.
From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Mark Antony Lower
As we rode past the tennis courts the sumpter horses were diverted to enter the Louvre by the gate near the riding-school, but we ourselves rode directly towards the main entrance.
From Orrain A Romance by S. Levett-Yeats
A small train of archers and cross-bowmen brought up the rear of the escort, save the baggage and sumpter horses, laden not only with provisions but cooking utensils, and even with furniture for the household.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
Half a dozen sumpter horses were needed to carry the general's tent and equipage; his officers required a score more.
From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Stanley J. Weyman
A sumpter horse or mule; beast of burden.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by George Henry Borrow
