n. & v.
n. 1 a dance in triple time performed by couples who rotate and progress round the floor. 2 the usu. flowing and melodious music for this.
v. 1 intr. dance a waltz. 2 intr. (often foll. by in, out, round, etc.) colloq. move lightly, casually, with deceptive ease, etc. (waltzed in and took first prize). 3 tr. move (a person) in or as if in a waltz, with ease (was waltzed off to Paris). waltz Matilda see MATILDA. waltzer n.
[ G Walzer f. walzen revolve ]