morris dance en · NOUN
Etymology
Thought to be from Moorish + dance. The German Moriskentanz is a cognate.
Meanings
- 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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| morris dances | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Morris dance | alternative | lexicographic |