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trotter

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trot⋅ter

[trot-er]
–noun
1. an animal that trots, esp. a horse bred and trained for harness racing.
2. a person who moves about briskly and constantly.
3. the foot of an animal, esp. of a sheep or pig, used as food.

Origin:
1325–75; ME; see trot 1 , -er 1
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trot·ter   (trŏt'ər)   
n.  
  1. A horse that trots, especially one trained for harness racing.

  2. Informal A foot, especially the foot of a pig or sheep prepared as food.

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