In the transcription of the lost Stalky story, we have a problem over one
word: tranter. I have two meanings for this but it would be good to
establish that Kipling knew the word in any meaning.
I recollect Kipling using the word Tranter as a surname (Mr or possibly
Capt) perhaps in his travel writings. Can anyone place it for me?
With thanks to colleagues
Jeffery Lewins
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