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gambado
1[ gam-bey-doh ]
noun
, plural gam·ba·dos, gam·ba·does.
- either of a pair of large protective boots or gaiters fixed to a saddle instead of stirrups.
- any long gaiter or legging.
gambado
2[ gam-bey-doh ]
noun
, plural gam·ba·dos, gam·ba·does.
- a spring or leap by a horse.
- a caper or antic.
gambado
1/ ɡæmˈbeɪdəʊ /
noun
- either of two leather holders for the feet attached to a horse's saddle-like stirrups
- either of a pair of leggings
gambado
2/ ɡæmˈbeɪdəʊ; ɡæmˈbeɪd; -ˈbɑːd /
noun
- dressage another word for curvet
- a leap or gambol; caper
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gambado1
C17: from Italian gamba leg, from Late Latin: leg, hoof; see jamb
Origin of gambado2
C19: from French gambade spring (of a horse), ultimately from Spanish or Italian gamba leg
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Example Sentences
The correspondence was still passing when the President surprised Apia with a fresh gambado.
From Project Gutenberg
Now this angel might be a daughter of Doctor Gambado's, or she might be his scullery-maid.
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Doctor Gambado, however, found that Fame did not desert him nor his practice.
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Doctor Gambado declared they had only just stept out of the carriage.
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And Doctor Gambado and his friend John returned to town satisfied.
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