thoroughpaced

[ thur-oh-peyst, -uh-peyst, thuhr- ]

adjective

1. trained to go through all the possible paces, as a horse.
2. thoroughgoing, complete, or perfect.

thoroughpaced

/ ˈθʌrəˌpeɪst /

adjective

1. (of a horse) showing performing ability in all paces
2. thoroughgoing

Word History and Origins

Origin of thoroughpaced¹

First recorded in 1640–50; thorough + paced

Example Sentences

Thoroughpaced rogues are often good husbands and good fathers.

From Project Gutenberg

In the spirit of a thoroughpaced literalist Shepard argues through fifty pages that the Sabbath begins in the evening.

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