What is another word for sumpter?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌmptə] (IPA) 
Sumpter is an old-fashioned term used to describe a packhorse or mule used for carrying goods. Some synonyms for this word include packhorse, draft animal, beast of burden, and baggage animal. These synonyms perfectly describe the primary use of a sumpter which is to transport goods in the most efficient manner possible. Other words that also have similar meanings to sumpter include carrier, hauler, porter, and conveyor. These words are also often used in the context of transporting items. Although the word sumpter is not widely used nowadays, it remains a useful term in describing an animal that was once an integral part of transportation.
