\Rut"ter\ (r[u^]t"t[~e]r), n. [D. ruiter a rider. Cf.
{Ruttier}.]
A horseman or trooper. [Obs.]

      Such a regiment of rutters Never defied men braver.
                                               --Beau. & Fl.

\Rut"ter\, n. [From {Rut}.]
That which ruts.