Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
"The museum exhibit features a replica of the golden mask found by Carter during his excavation of Tutankhamen's tomb."
39th President of the United States (1924-)
"President Carter signed a major energy bill into law during his final year in office."
someone whose work is driving carts
"The old carter carefully navigated the muddy path, keeping a firm grip on the reins of his heavy wagon."
A person who transports a load on a cart that is drawn by a beast of burden.
"The weary carter guided his ox-drawn cart through the muddy lane, balancing a heavy sack of grain atop the wooden planks."
In plain English: A carter is someone who transports goods, especially coal or hay, using a cart pulled by horses.
"The local carter delivered fresh hay to the farm every morning before sunrise."
Usage: This term refers to an archaic driver or handler of carts pulled by animals and is rarely used in modern English. You will almost never encounter it outside of historical fiction, genealogical research, or specific place names like Carter's Lane.
An occupational surname, from occupations for someone who was a carter.
"The local farmer asked Mr. Carter to help move the hay bales, unaware that he had chosen his name because his ancestor worked as a driver of carts."
In English, Carter is a surname derived from the occupation of a cart driver who transported goods by wagon. When used as an Irish name, it comes from Mac Artúir, meaning "son of Arthur."