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trottoir.

A paved path, for the use of pedestrians, located at the side of a road.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/tɹɒtˈwɑː(ɹ)//tɹɒtˈwɔː(ɹ)/obsolete
  1. A paved path, for the use of pedestrians, located at the side of a road.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Middle French trotter French trotter Old French -eoir French -oir French trottoirbor. English trottoir Borrowed from French trottoir.

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