CONTREDANSE


Meaning of CONTREDANSE in English

[ 'kɒntrədα:ns , -dɒ~s \]

■ noun ( plural same) a French form of country dance, originating in the 18th century and related to the quadrille.

Origin

Fr., alt. of country dance , by assoc. with contre 'against, opposite'.

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