country-dance
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See also: country dance
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From French contre-dance, from French contre (“against”) + danse (“dance”). Erroneously thought to be from country + dance.
Noun
[edit]country-dance (plural country-dances)
- Used as a generic name for many native British dances, especially where partners face each other in a long line.