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piaffe

[ pyaf ]

noun

  1. Also piaffer. a cadenced trot executed on one spot, with a well-elevated leg action.


verb (used without object)

, piaffed, piaff·ing.
  1. (of a horse) to execute such a movement.
  2. (of a rider) to cause a horse to piaffe.

verb (used with object)

, piaffed, piaff·ing.
  1. to cause (a horse) to piaffe.

piaffe

/ pɪˈæf /

noun

  1. dressage a passage done on the spot


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Word History and Origins

Origin of piaffe1

First recorded in 1755–65, piaffe is from the French word piaffer; imitative

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Word History and Origins

Origin of piaffe1

C18: from French, from piaffer to strut

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