routier

English

Etymology

From French routier, from Old French route (“company”); compare highwayman.

Noun

routier (plural routiers)

  1. (historical) A French brigand of the 14th century.
  2. (by extension) Any brigand or armed robber.

References

  • Jonathan Sumption 'The Hundred Years War II', chapter 1, page 39.

French

Etymology

From route +‎ -ier.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁu.tje/
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Adjective

routier (feminine routière, masculine plural routiers, feminine plural routières)

  1. (relational) road
    trafic routier ― road traffic

Derived terms

Noun

routier m (plural routiers)

  1. (nautical) rutter
  2. trucker, truck driver
  3. (France) restaurant for truckers and other road travellers; truck stop; diner

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