country-dance

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See also: country dance

English

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Etymology

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From French contre-dance, from French contre (against) + danse (dance). Erroneously thought to be from country + dance.

Noun

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country-dance (plural country-dances)

  1. Used as a generic name for many native British dances, especially where partners face each other in a long line.