Canter

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Derived terms

English

Etymology

Short for Canterbury pace, from the supposed easy pace of medieval pilgrims to Canterbury.

Pronunciation

• IPA:/kæntɛr/, /kæntər/

Noun

canter

1. A pace of a horse between a trot and a gallop, with not less than one foot on the ground at any time.
2. A ride on a horse at such speed.

Verb

to canter

1. Move at such pace.

Derived terms

• in a canter (or at a canter)