[a. F. croupe: see CROUP sb.1]
1. = CROUP sb.1 q.v.
ǁ 2. = CROUPADE.
1812. Byron, Ch. Har., I. lxxvi. With well-timed croupe the nimble coursers veer. Note, The croupe is a particular leap taught in the manège.
ǁ 3. The rounded top of a mountain. [So in Fr.]
1808. J. Barlow, Columb., I. 268. Hills form on hills and croupe o’er croupe extends.
