/lohp/ , v. , loped, loping , n.
v.i.
1. to move or run with bounding steps, as a quadruped, or with a long, easy stride, as a person.
2. to canter leisurely with a rather long, easy stride, as a horse.
v.t.
3. to cause to lope, as a horse.
n.
4. the act or the gait of loping.
5. a long, easy stride.
[ 1375-1425; late ME lopen to run, c. OE hleapan to LEAP ]