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morris dance en · NOUN

Etymology

Thought to be from Moorish + dance. The German Moriskentanz is a cognate.

Meanings

  1. A traditional English folk dance performed by a team of costumed dancers, often men but also men and women together or women only, who often wield sticks or handkerchiefs.

Forms

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morris dances Number=Plur lexicographic
Morris dance alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

Morisco · morris

morris dance en · VERB

Etymology

Thought to be from Moorish + dance. The German Moriskentanz is a cognate.

Meanings

  1. (intransitive) To perform in such a dance.

Forms

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morris dancing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
morris dances Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
Morris dance alternative lexicographic
morris danced Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
morris danced Tense=Past lexicographic