(trot) noun
1. A progressive motion of a quadruped, in which each diagonal pair of legs is alternately lifted, thrust forward, and placed upon the ground almost simultaneously, the body of the animal being entirely unsupported twice during each stride; the sound of this gait.
2. A race for trotters.
3. A little child; toddler: a term of endearment.
4. Steady going or movement, implying persistence and diligence: I have been on the trot all day.
5. Colloq. A literal translation of a foreign–language text, used as an aid in study or in examination; a crib; pony.
—v. trot·ted, trot·ting v.i.
1. To go at a trot.
2. To go quickly; hurry.
—v.t.
3. To cause to trot.
4. To ride at a trotting gait.
—to trot out To bring forth for inspection, approval, etc. [<OF <troter <OHG trottōn tread]

(trot) noun Archaic
An old woman: a derogatory term. [<AF trote; ult. origin uncertain]