Meaning
A lively French country dance of the nineteenth century, a forerunner of the polka, combining a glissade with a chassé on alternate feet, usually in a fast 2/4 time.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French galop; named after the fastest running gait of a horse (see gallop), a shortened version of the original term galoppade.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: