rutter1
/ˈrʌtə/noun
A cavalry soldier, especially a German one, of the kind employed in the wars of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Origin
Early 16th century. From Middle Dutch rūter, rutter, variant of ruiter, ruyter (Dutch ruiter, †ruyter; goes to German Reuter (15th cent.
rutter2
/ˈrʌtə/(also ruttier) Now historical
noun
A set of instructions for finding a course at sea or, rarely, on land; a marine guide to routes, tides, etc.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Eden (c1520–1576), translator. From Middle French routier from route + -ier.
rutter3
/ˈrʌtə/Now chiefly Scottish
noun
A spade or other implement for cutting or marking off turf or ground.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Abercrombie (1726–1806), horticulturist and writer. From rut + -er.
rutter4
/ˈrʌtə/North American. Now historical
noun
A kind of plough used by lumberjacks for making tracks for sleighs.
Origin
Late 19th century. From either rut or rut + -er.