Curvetting

/kɜːrˈvɛtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British spelling of curveting; performing a curvet or curved leap.

Etymology

From 'curvet' + '-ting' (British variant of present participle '-ing'). British spelling doubles the final consonant before adding '-ing' when the word has a short vowel and single consonant.

Kelly Says

This is a fascinating spelling difference—'curvetting' (British) doubles the T, while American English prefers 'curveting'—the same rule applies to 'omitted' vs. 'omited'!

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