piaffe

[ pyaf ]

noun

1. Also piaffer. a cadenced trot executed on one spot, with a well-elevated leg action.

verb (used without object)

, piaffed, piaff·ing.

1. (of a horse) to execute such a movement.
2. (of a rider) to cause a horse to piaffe.

verb (used with object)

, piaffed, piaff·ing.

1. to cause (a horse) to piaffe.

piaffe

/ pɪˈæf /

noun

1. dressage a passage done on the spot

Word History and Origins

Origin of piaffe¹

First recorded in 1755–65, piaffe is from the French word piaffer; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of piaffe¹

C18: from French, from piaffer to strut