Randem

//ˈɹændəm// adj, adv, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An arrangement of three horses harnessed one behind the other.

    "Some North American shows put on classes for randems in the days when there were many large stables showing harness horses."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Involving three horses harnessed one behind the other. not-comparable

    "Randem driving was something of a dare amongst the young bloods of the Regency days in England […]"

Adverb
  1. 1
    Involving three horses harnessed one behind the other. not-comparable

    "Occasionally turnouts would be seen driven randem in circus parades."

Example

More examples

"Randem driving was something of a dare amongst the young bloods of the Regency days in England […]"

Etymology

Blend of random + tandem.

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