ruttier

• IPA^(key): /ˈrʌtɪə/

From French routier, from route (“a road”). See route.

ruttier (plural ruttiers)

1. (obsolete) A chart of a course, especially at sea.
   • 1988, Doulglas M Johnston, Theory and History of Ocean Boundary-Making, McGill-Queen’s University Press, pages 61-74:

     These charts probably originated as graphic extensions of simple but accurate descriptions of ports, coasts, and customary routes contained in pilot books (ruttiers).

From Dutch ruiter, from Middle Dutch ruter, from Old French routier.

ruttier (plural ruttiers)

1. (obsolete) A mounted warrior, or knight
   • 1866, Charles Kingsley, chapter 21, in Hereward the Wake, London: Nelson, page 291:

     He and his troop of Angevine ruttiers had fought like tigers by William’s side, at Hastings[.]

ruttier

1. comparative form of rutty: more rutty

• triture