fruiter

[ froo-ter ]

noun

1. a cargo vessel carrying fruit.
2. a person who grows fruit.

fruiter

/ ˈfruːtə /

noun

1. a fruit grower
2. any tree that bears fruit, esp edible fruit

Word History and Origins

Origin of fruiter¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; fruit, -er ¹

Example Sentences

From the southward a "fruiter," as the vessels bringing fruit from the West Indies are called, came bravely up the coast.

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I had previously concluded that the Butterick was almost a non-fruiter, and quit propagating it years ago.

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For the lengthened form poulterer, cf. fruiterer for fruiter, and see Chapter XV.

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The incongruous yachtsman had concentrated his interest upon the innocent fruiter.

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"Put us aboard the fruiter or some steamer," Frank again wrote.

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