thoroughpaced

thoroughpaced
/therr"oh payst', -euh payst', thur"-/, adj.
1. trained to go through all the possible paces, as a horse.
2. thoroughgoing, complete, or perfect.
[1640-50; THOROUGH + PACED]

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