gallopade

noun

gal·​lo·​pade ˌga-lə-ˈpād How to pronounce gallopade (audio)
-ˈpäd
: galop

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French galopade, from galoper "to gallop entry 1" + -ade -ade

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gallopade was in 1828

Dictionary Entries Near gallopade

Cite this Entry

“Gallopade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallopade. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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