■ noun a pace of a horse between a trot and a gallop, with not less than one foot on the ground at any time.
↘a ride on a horse at a ~.
■ verb move at a ~.
Phrases
in (or at ) a ~ Brit. without much effort; easily.
Origin
C18 (as v.): short for Canterbury pace , from the supposed easy pace taken by medieval pilgrims to Canterbury.