(ˈ)bü|rā noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, perhaps from feminine of bourré, past participle of bourrer to stuff, beat, from Middle French, from bourre (silk) waste, padding, from Late Latin burra shaggy cloth — more at bureau
1. : a lively old French dance tune usually in duple time and beginning with an upbeat ; also : a musical composition with the rhythm of such a dance
2.
a. : a clogging peasant dance of Auvergne and Berry
b. : a 16th century French court dance with crossing steps
3. : a ballet combination that consists of small crossing steps