trotter

Meaning

1. One who trots.
2. In harness racing, a horse with a gait in which the front and back legs on opposite sides take a step together alternating with the other set of opposite legs; as opposed to a pacer.
3. The foot of a pig, sheep, or other quadruped, especially when prepared as meat.
4. (slang) A person's foot.
5. A tailor's assistant who goes around to receive orders.

Synonyms

trotting horse

courser

runner

🏃

sulky

bangtail

ham hock

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: trottere

In summary

From Middle English trottere, equivalent to trot + -er.