gait Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
    pace.
  2. noun a horse's manner of moving
  3. noun a person's manner of walking

WordNet

Gait noun
Etymology
See Gate a way.
Definitions
  1. A going; a walk; a march; a way.
    Good gentleman, go your gait, and let poor folks pass. Shak.
  2. Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.
    'T is Cinna; I do know him by his gait. Shak.

Webster 1913