trotter

[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.
Origin
1325-75; Middle English; see trot1, -er1
Examples from the web for trotter
  • The horse was a spirited trotter, and at once ran away at full speed.
  • Now it's a regular globe-trotter, spending time all over the world.
  • Today's globe-trotter follows a simple mantra: light and wired.
  • Today, an overweight globe-trotter with more money than experience and a little-known blind guy have equal access.
British Dictionary definitions for trotter

trotter

/ˈtrɒtə/
noun
1.
a person or animal that trots, esp a horse that is specially trained to trot fast
2.
(usually pl) the foot of certain animals, esp of pigs
Word Origin and History for trotter
n.

late 14c. as a type of horse; agent noun from trot (v.). Meaning "foot of a quadruped" is from 1520s.