piaffe

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pyaf]
- /pyæf/
- /pɪ.ˈæf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pyaf]
- /pyæf/

Definitions of piaffe word

noun piaffe Also, piaffer. a cadenced trot executed on one spot, with a well-elevated leg action. 1
verb without object piaffe (of a horse) to execute such a movement. 1
verb without object piaffe (of a rider) to cause a horse to piaffe. 1
verb with object piaffe to cause (a horse) to piaffe. 1
noun piaffe a passage done on the spot 0
noun piaffe a movement in horsemanship in which the animal executes the motions of a slow trot in place 0

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Origin of piaffe

First appearance:

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1755-65, piaffe is from the French word piaffer; imitative

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Parts of speech for Piaffe

noun

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piaffe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

piaffe usage trend in Literature

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