Definition of dogtrot
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a quick easy gait suggesting that of a dog
2
chiefly Southern US and Midland US
: a roofed passage similar to a breezeway
especially
: one connecting two parts of a cabin
dogtrot
verb
dogtrotted; dogtrotting; dogtrots
Definition of dogtrot (Entry 2 of 2)
: to move or progress at a dogtrot
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The first known use of dogtrot was in the 15th century
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