adverb Etymology: French, literally, on horseback Date: 1832 with a leg on each side ; astride , in such a way as to be played or chanced simultaneously on two numbers or events (as in roulette)
À CHEVAL
Meaning of À CHEVAL in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012