DANCE

I. verb (~d; dancing) Etymology: Middle English dauncen, from Anglo-French ~r Date: 14th century intransitive verb to engage in or perform a ~, to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner, transitive verb to perform or take part in as a ~r, to cause to ~, to bring into a specified condition by dancing, ~able adjective ~r noun II. noun Usage: often attributive Date: 14th century an act or instance of dancing, a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music, a social gathering for dancing, a piece of music by which dancing may be guided, the art of dancing