Caracoller

/ˌkærəˈkoʊlər/ noun

Definition

British spelling variant of caracoler; a person skilled in performing caracole movements on horseback.

Etymology

British spelling variant with doubled 'l' before the agent suffix -er, following British English spelling conventions from the 18th century onward.

Kelly Says

British caracollers were often employed as riding instructors for aristocracy, and their reputation was so important that their spelling preference (caracoller vs caracoler) actually mattered for professional credibility in court circles.

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