gait

²gait

verb \ˈgāt\

Definition of GAIT

transitive verb

1

: to train (a horse or a dog) to use a particular gait or set of gaits

2

: to lead (a show dog) before a judge to display carriage and movement

intransitive verb

: to walk with a particular gait

Examples of GAIT

1. Patricia Craige, who has guided Norwegian elkhounds to the final at Westminster eight times, gaited Ch. Vin-Melca's Bombardier to breed honors. —Walter R. Fletcher, New York Times,13 Feb. 1991
2. As he watched the flashy dogs gaiting in the rings, he knew in his heart that he wanted to show dogs. Seeing the different breeds was thrilling. —Jacqueline Fraser, Dog Fancy, Sept. 1991

Origin of GAIT

(see ¹gait)

First Known Use: circa 1900