gallopade
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gallopade
1825–35; < French galopade, equivalent to galop ( er ) to gallop + -ade -ade 1
Example Sentences
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Others withdrew to a smaller room, where card-tables were set out; while the younger men selected their partners, and handed them forth for the gallopade.
From Feats on the Fiord The third book in "The Playfellow" by Martineau, Harriet
Seizing Nerralina's hand, and followed by the Prince and Princess, who sprang from the table, he led off the five thousand couples in a grand gallopade.
From Ting-a-ling by Stockton, Frank Richard
His gallopade was declared to be divine: he absolutely sailed in air.
From The Young Duke by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
Nor would it become you any better if you were to be dancing a gallopade, or clambering up trees in fits of love enthusiasm.
From A New Atmosphere by Hamilton, Gail
But everybody was fascinated by the breathlessness of the gallopade, the escapes from disaster.
From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert
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