trotter

noun

trot·ter ˈträ-tər

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1

: one that trots

specifically : a standardbred horse trained for harness racing

2

: a pig's foot used as food

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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trotter

noun

trot·ter ˈträt-ər

: one that trots

especially : a standardbred horse trained for harness racing

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