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Origin of trot
1First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English verb trotten, trot(te), from Middle French trot(t)er, from Germanic; akin to Old High German trottōn “to tread,” Middle High German trotten “to run”; noun derivative of the verb
usage note for trot
The meaning “old woman” is archaic, used with disparaging intent especially in contexts where the woman is regarded as mean, ugly, etc.
OTHER WORDS FROM trot
un·trot·ted, adjectiveWords nearby trot
tropotaxis, -tropous, troppo, -tropy, Trossachs, trot, troth, trothplight, trotline, trot out, Trotsky
Other definitions for trot (2 of 2)
Origin of trot
2First recorded in 1880–85; short for trotline
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British Dictionary definitions for trot (1 of 2)
trot
/ (trɒt) /
verb trots, trotting or trotted
to move or cause to move at a trot
angling to fish (a fast-moving stream or river) by using a float and weighted line that carries the baited hook just above the bottom
noun
Word Origin for trot
C13: from Old French trot, from troter to trot, of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German trotten to run
British Dictionary definitions for trot (2 of 2)
Trot
/ (trɒt) /
noun
informal a follower of Trotsky; Trotskyist
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