Associations to the word «Carter»

Wiktionary

CARTER, proper noun. An occupational surname​ for someone who was a carter.
CARTER, proper noun. A male given name transferred from the surname.
CARTER, noun. (dated) A person who transports a load on a cart that is drawn by a beast of burden.

Dictionary definition

CARTER, noun. Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939).
CARTER, noun. 39th President of the United States (1924-).
CARTER, noun. Someone whose work is driving carts.

Wise words

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