PACE (2)

pace (2). Pace, v.i. to move gently, to measure by steps

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Pace (pās), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Paced (pāst); p. pr. & vb. n. Pacing (pā″sĭng).] 1. 1. To go; to walk; specifically, to move with regular or measured steps. “I paced on slowly.” Pope. “With speed so pace.” Shak.
2. 2. To proceed; to pass on.
Or that I further in this tale pace. Chaucer. 3. 3. To move quickly by lifting the legs on the same side together, as a horse; to amble with rapidity; to rack.
4. 4. To pass away; to die. Chaucer.