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   Sumpter , n. [OF. sommetier the driver of a pack horse; akin to OF. & F. sommier a pack horse, L. sagmarius, fr. sagma a pack saddle, in LL., a load, Gr.  a pack saddle, fr.  to pack, load; cf. Skr. saj, sañj, to hang on.  Cf. Seam a weight, Summer a beam.]
   The driver of a pack horse. [Obs.]
   Skeat.
   
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   A pack; a burden. [Obs.]
   Beau. & Fl.
   
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   An animal, especially a horse, that carries packs or burdens; a baggage horse.
   Holinshed.
   
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   Sumpter, a. Carrying pack or burdens on the back; as, a sumpter horse; a sumpter mule.
   Bacon.
   
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