allemande left en · NOUN
Etymology
From French allemande (“German”) + left. Contrary to some folk etymologies, this term does not come from the phrase a la main (“by the hand”).
Meanings
- (qualifier:square dancing) Move in which two facing dancers take left hands or forearms, turn halfway around to the left, let go, and step forward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| allemande lefts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |