Rŭt'ter, n.
n. 1. [See RUT.] One who ruts.
Sense 2. [D. ruiter, a rider, N. H. Ger. reiter, ritter, O. H. Ger. ritari. See RIDE.] A horseman or trooper; a cavalier; hence, a fine, dashing, boastful gallant. [Obs.]
Such a regiment of rutters Never defied men braver. Beau. & Fl.