'Estafette' definitions:

Definition of 'Estafette'

From: GCIDE

Estafet \Es`ta*fet"\, Estafette \Es`ta*fette"\, n. [F. estafette, cf. Sp. estafeta; fr. It. stafetta, fr. staffa stirrup, fr. OHG. stapho footstep, footprint, G. stapfe; akin to E. step.] A courier who conveys messages to another courier; a military courier sent from one part of an army to another. [1913 Webster]