trotter

American  

[trot-er] / ˈtrɒt ər /

noun

1. an animal that trots, especially a horse bred and trained for harness racing.

2. a person who moves about briskly and constantly.

3. the foot of an animal, especially of a sheep or pig, used as food.

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trotter British  

/ ˈtrɒtə /

noun

1. a person or animal that trots, esp a horse that is specially trained to trot fast

2. (usually plural) the foot of certain animals, esp of pigs

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Etymology

Origin of trotter

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at trot ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

A delightful showcase of archetypal couture that was not short of whimsical moments, including a model strutting down the runway in a gigantic sheep fleece, paired playfully with sheep trotter heels.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2023

"The dish is often served with cotechino, a spicy pork sausage, and zampone, a deboned pig trotter stuffed with sausage meat."

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2022

From 5 to 7 p.m., with aperitifs and cocktails, there will be savories like deviled eggs with caviar, salmon rillettes, white anchovies with bread and butter, and fried pig’s trotter with sauce gribiche.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2021

The crispy pata looks like something curled up and died right before being submerged in the deep fryer, but it’s actually a section of pig leg and trotter, first boiled and then fried.

From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2018

“It was the most affecting sight I have ever seen!” said Squealer, lifting his trotter and wiping away a tear.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell