English Explanatory Dictionary

branle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dance of French origin dating from the 16th century, performed by couples in a circle or a line; the music for this dance.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹɑːl/ /ˈbɹɔːl/ /ˈbɹæn(ə)l/ /ˈbɹɑl/

Word forms

branle branles brawl

Etymology

From French branler (“to shake”); see further at brawl, etymology 2.

Synonyms

brangle bransle brantle
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