Both Uses of
promenade
in
Bleak House
- His hat presents at the rims a peculiar appearance of a glistening nature, as if it had been a favourite snail-promenade.†
Chpt 19-21 *
- The trooper yielding to this invitation, he and Mr. Bagnet, not to embarrass the domestic preparations, go forth to take a turn up and down the little street, which they promenade with measured tread and folded arms, as if it were a rampart.†
Chpt 25-27
Definition:
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(promenade) a public pathway for leisurely walking -- especially one near the ocean
or:
walking leisurely -- especially in a public place