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sumpter

noun as in beast of burden

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I happened to finish first, and, hearing the horses' hoofs, went out and watched the lads who were to be our guides fastening the baggage on the sumpter beasts.

They treated us very well on the journey, giving us sumpter beasts and every thing necessary.

Half a dozen sumpter horses were needed to carry the general's tent and equipage; his officers required a score more.

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.

Meanwhile the knights of Siegmund ready were to ride To the Nibelunger's country; their steeds were led from stall, And on the sturdy sumpters was laid their raiment all.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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