BEGUINE

I. noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Middle French Date: 15th century a member of one of various ascetic and philanthropic communities of women not under vows founded chiefly in the Netherlands in the 13th century, II. noun Etymology: American French béguine, from French béguin flirtation Date: 1935 a vigorous popular dance of the islands of Saint Lucia and Martinique that somewhat resembles the rumba