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drafter|ˈdrɑːftə(r), -æ-|
[f. draft vb.]
One who drafts.
1. A man employed in drafting animals.
1829Sporting Mag. XXIII. 397 It is the business of the drafter to coax and encourage the unwilling [hounds] to him. 1890Boldrewood Col. Reformer xviii. 227 [Cattle] keeping the drafters incessantly popping at the fence by truculent charges.
2. One who drafts or draws up a document.
1884Fortn. Rev. Mar. 393 The drafters of the Constitution. 1892Pall Mall G. 1 Feb. 2/1 The promoters and drafters of the Albert Charter.
3. A draught-horse; also, a horse used for drafting (animals).
Cf.1876F. K. Robinson Gloss. Whitby, Draughters, waggon-horses.
1906Springfield Weekly Republican 7 Feb. 2 (Advt.), A nice lot of well-broken useful horses, consisting of all classes from the nice, pleasant driver to the large, strong, rugged drafter. 1935Bulletin (Sydney) 3 Apr. 20/1 Old horses seem to be the best camp drafters. |