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demivolt definition

demi·volt (dem′i vōlt′)

noun

in exhibition riding, a half turn with the forelegs of the horse raised
also sp. demivolte dem′·i·volte′

Etymology: Fr demi-volte < demi- (see demi-) + volte, a leap < volter < OIt voltare (see vault)

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