[ˈkantə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a pace of a horse or other quadruped between a trot and a gallop, with not less than one foot on the ground at any time
(e.g: I rode away at a canter)


Phrases:
- at a canter

Origin:
early 18th century (as a verb): short for Canterbury pace or Canterbury gallop, from the supposed easy pace of medieval pilgrims to Canterbury

[ˈkantə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a horse) move at a canter in a particular direction
(e.g: they cantered down into the village)


Phrases:
- at a canter

Origin:
early 18th century (as a verb): short for Canterbury pace or Canterbury gallop, from the supposed easy pace of medieval pilgrims to Canterbury