thoroughpaced

[thur-oh-peyst, -uh-peyst, thuhr-]

adjective

trained to go through all the possible paces, as a horse.

thoroughgoing, complete, or perfect.

Origin:
1640–50; thorough + paced

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thoroughpaced (ˈθʌrəˌpeɪst)

—*adj*
1.	(of a horse) showing performing ability in all paces
2.	thoroughgoing

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