/pyaf/ , n. , v. , piaffed, piaffing . Dressage.
n.
1. a cadenced trot executed on one spot, with a well-elevated leg action.
v.i.
2. (of a horse) to execute such a movement.
3. (of a rider) to cause a horse to piaffe.
v.t.
4. to cause (a horse) to piaffe.
[ 1755-65; piaffer; imit. ]