matachin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Spanish matachín.
Meanings
- A carnivalesque dance with swords and bucklers, traditionally performed in Spain by costumed troupes.
- A dancer who performs this dance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| matachins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| matachine | alternative | lexicographic | |
| matachina | alternative | lexicographic | |
| matachines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
fr matassin (dance with swords and bucklers)