piaffer
noun
1.
Also, piaf·fer. a cadenced trot executed on one spot, with a well-elevated leg action.
verb (used without object)
2.
(of a horse) to execute such a movement.
3.
(of a rider) to cause a horse to piaffe.
verb (used with object)
4.
to cause (a horse) to piaffe.
Origin:
1755–65; < French piaffer; imitative
1755–65; < French piaffer; imitative
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piaffe (pɪˈæf) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| dressage a passage done on the spot | |
| [C18: from French, from piaffer to strut] | |
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