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Colter

From an English surname referring to someone who kept and tended young horses, derived from the Middle English colt.

Meaning and origin

Colter began as an occupational surname for a groom or stable keeper who worked with colts and horses.

How to pronounce Colter

English (US)KOHL-tur /ˈkoʊltɚ/

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