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English
Etymology
Short for Canterbury pace, from the supposed easy pace of medieval pilgrims to Canterbury.
Pronunciation
w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA:/kæntɛr/, /kæntər/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æntə(r)|-æntə(r)
Noun
en-noun
- A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground.
- A ride on a horse at such speed.
Verb
en-verb
- Move at such pace.
Derived terms
in a canter (or at a canter)
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