trotteur

noun

trot·​teur

R träˈtər,

+V -ˈtər‧;

−R -ˈtə̄,

+ vowel in a word following without pause -ˈtər‧ or -ˈtə̄ also -ˈtə̄r

plural -s

: a woman's tailored garment (as a suit, coat, dress, or hat) suitable for walking or outdoor wear

Word History

Etymology

French, from trotter to trot (from Middle French troter) + -eur -or

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