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branle

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɑːl/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɔːl/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɹæn(ə)l/
  • General-American: /ˈbɹɑl/
  • General-American: /ˈbɹæn(ə)l/
  • rhymes with -ɑːl
  • rhymes with -ɔːl
  • rhymes with -ænl
  • rhymes with -ænəl
  • rhymes with -ɑl

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: brangle, bransle, brantle

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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