stepper

[ step-er ]

noun

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

stepper

/ ˈstɛpə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepper¹

First recorded in 1825–35; step + -er ¹

Example Sentences

See Empson yourself; he will put my stepper Mab to the light trap; no delay.

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Our stove was a high-stepper, with long bent legs, and bore its oven on its back as a dromedary his hump.

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I've a trap with a fast stepper, and if we start to-morrow at half-past nine, we shall be in plenty of time.

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From this feat, Vishn bears the name of Triwikrama and Tripadas (thrice-stepper).

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It was a pretty good price, but it was a high-stepper, a flyer, a beauty.

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