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rutter

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Rutter (noun) means a soldier on horseback, especially a German one, from the wars of the 1500s and 1600s.

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A soldier on horseback, especially a German one, from the wars of the 1500s and 1600s.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch ruter, rutter, variants of ruiter, from Middle French routier (“mercenary soldier”), corresponding to route + ier; see rout.

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"rutter" (noun) means a soldier on horseback, especially a German one, from the wars of the 1500s and 1600s.

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