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country-dance

noun

Etymology

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

  1. derived from contre-dance

Definitions

  1. Used as a generic name for many native British dances, especially where partners face…

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

The neighborhood

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