English Explanatory Dictionary

country-dance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

country-dance country-dances

Etymology

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

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