four-footed

adjective

four-foot·​ed ˈfȯr-ˈfu̇-təd How to pronounce four-footed (audio)
: having four feet : quadruped

Examples of four-footed in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of four-footed was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Four-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-footed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

four-footed

adjective
four-foot·​ed
-ˈfu̇t-əd
: having four feet : quadruped
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