gaited

[ gey-tid ]

adjective

1. having a specified gait (usually used in combination):

   slow-gaited; heavy-gaited oxen.

-gaited

/ ˈɡeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. in combination having a gait as specified

   slow-gaited

Other Words From

• un·gaited adjective
• well-gaited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaited¹

First recorded in 1580–90; gait + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Really, all I care for is a decently gaited horse—and I prefer to walk him half the time.

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As a good, off-hand, free-going, single-gaited liar you have few equals and no superiors.

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A very dark chestnut with silver mane and tail, five-gaited, and as stylish as a lady?

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We know how the gymnasium can metamorphose a loose-jointed, lop-sided, stoop-shouldered, shamble-gaited young fellow.

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She is light gaited, not long and logy in her movements, and carries her own head.

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