Definition of Trotter

1. Noun. Foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food.

Generic synonyms: Animal Foot, Foot
Group relationships: Grunter, Hog, Pig, Squealer, Sus Scrofa, Sheep
Derivative terms: Trot

2. Noun. A horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing.
Exact synonyms: Trotting Horse
Generic synonyms: Bangtail, Race Horse, Racehorse
Specialized synonyms: Pole Horse
Derivative terms: Trot

Definition of Trotter

1. n. One that trots; especially, a horse trained to be driven in trotting matches.

Definition of Trotter

1. Proper noun. (surname) ¹

2. Noun. (soccer) someone connected with Bolton Wanderers Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc. ¹

3. Noun. A horse trained for harness racing. ¹

4. Noun. The foot of a pig or sheep. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Trotter

1. a horse that trots [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trotter

trot out
troth
trothed
trothful
trothing
trothless
trothplight
trothplighted
trothplighting
trothplights
troths
trotline
trotlines
trots
trotted
trotter (current term)
trotters
trotting
trotting horse
trottings
trottoir
trottoirs
trottole
trotyl
trotyls
trou
trou-de-loup
troubadour
troubadourism
troubadours

Literary usage of Trotter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1905)
"Action by HG trotter against TW Angel and others. ... (2) That if the jury shall find from the evidence that JS trotter, of the firm of HG trotter & Son, ..."

2. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1899)
"trotter was ! called on to fit her out at his own expense. At Plymouth, however, the feeling of the ' service was so strong that the captains of the several ..."

3. A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and ...by Thomas Bayly Howell by Thomas Bayly Howell (1821)
"Mr. trotter.—1 have no knowledge of its ever having been done; ... Mr. trotter.—My draft was given to the principal money conductor of the Pay office, ..."

4. Treaty of Peace with Germany by Germany (1918- ), Germany (1918- ) Treaties, etc. 1918-, Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920), United States Congress Senate, Germany, etc. 1918 Treaties, June 28 Treaty with Germany, 1919 (1919)
"Mr. trotter. That is correct. Do you object to that amendment to the ... Mr. trotter. We have two propositions, because we wanted to be in accord with the ..."

5. Cobbett's Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High ...by William Cobbett, David Jardine by William Cobbett, David Jardine (1821)
"Were those monthly balances shown to Mr. trotter, and acknowledged by him? ... When were they shown (o Mr. trotter, and when were they acknowledged ? ..."

6. The Scottish Nation: Or, The Surnames, Families, Literature, Honours, and by William Anderson (1863)
"Alexander trotter, minister of Edrom, Berwickshire, as a descendant of the ... Alexander trotter, who fought under Dundee at Killiecrankie, a younger son of ..."

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