country-dance

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See also: country dance

English

Etymology

From French contre-dance, from French contre (“aganst”) + danse (“dance”). Erroneously thought to be from country + dance

Noun

country-dance (plural country-dances)

  1. Used as a generic name for many native British dances, especially where partners face each other in a long line.
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