stepper

[ step-er ]

/ ˈstɛp ər /

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noun

a person or animal that steps, especially a horse that lifts its front legs high at the knee.

Informal. a dancer.

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Origin of stepper

First recorded in 1825–35; step + -er¹

Words nearby stepper

steppage, stepparent, steppe, stepped-up, steppenwolf, stepper, steppes, stepping stone, stepping-off place, steppingstone, stepsibling

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Example sentences from the Web for stepper

The stepper will step high and be absurdly careful not to kick over one of the cups, for wet feet would probably be the result.
On the Trail|Lina Beard and Adelia Belle Beard
He was still a rather high, though slow, stepper—the latter from fixed preference.
T. Tembarom|Frances Hodgson Burnett
Even now, Stepper, after being here a year, he actually doesn't realize the importance of Jimsy's getting signed up to play.
Play the Game!|Ruth Comfort Mitchell
See Empson yourself; he will put my stepper Mab to the light trap; no delay.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete|George Meredith

"You know that Stepper will give me letters and telegraph ahead to the train people," said Honor.
Play the Game!|Ruth Comfort Mitchell

British Dictionary definitions for stepper

stepper

/ (ˈstɛpə) /

noun

a person who or animal that steps, esp a horse or a dancer

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stepper

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