Meaning
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Etymology tree Vulgar Latin *dantiāreder. Anglo-Norman dauncerbor. Middle English dauncen English dance Inherited from Middle English dauncen, borrowed from Anglo-Norman dauncer, from Vulgar Latin *dantiāre, of uncertain origin. Displaced native Old English sealtian, Old English frīcian, and partially displaced Old English hlēapan (“to leap, dance, run”, whence modern leap). Doublet of danza.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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