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noun
A quickstep dance for two people.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
The music for this dance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Formerly in the French army, the beat of a drum while culprits were being marched to punishment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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History
Anglicized from French rigaudon. Ultimate origin unknown; perhaps related to Hebrew ריקודים or Arabic رقص.
Across languages
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