gantlope en · NOUN
Etymology
From Swedish gatlopp, from Swedish gata (“street, lane”) + lopp (“course, run”). Compare German Gassenlaufen.
Meanings
- The military punishment known as running the gauntlet.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gantlopes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gauntlope | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| gantelope | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic |