n. [ D. ruiter a rider. Cf. Ruttier. ] A horseman or trooper. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Such a regiment of rutters
Never defied men braver. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From Rut. ] That which ruts. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An old crafty fox or beguiler -- a word of contempt. [ Obs. ] Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ]