sumpter

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XII Many a well-laden sumpter before them cross'd the Rhine, That for the fellow-hunters carried bread and wine.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

This, however, is on the supposition that there are a few sumpter horses loaded with provisions, as is generally the case when the party is a large one.

From Life of Schamyl And Narrative of the Circassian War of Independence Against Russia by Mackie, John Milton

As we rode past the tennis courts the sumpter horses were diverted to enter the Louvre by the gate near the riding-school, but we ourselves rode directly towards the main entrance.

From Orrain A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S.

Half a dozen sumpter horses were needed to carry the general's tent and equipage; his officers required a score more.

From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.

And behold he came upon a tall red horse, with the mane parted on each side, and he brought with him a large and beautiful sumpter pack. 

From The Mabinogion Vol. 1 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir