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Definition of Morris dance

Morris dance
Dance Dance, n. [F. danse, of German origin. See Dance, v. i.] 1. The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music. 2. (Mus.) A tune by which dancing is regulated, as the minuet, the waltz, the cotillon, etc. Note: The word dance was used ironically, by the older writers, of many proceedings besides dancing. Of remedies of love she knew parchance For of that art she couth the olde dance. --Chaucer. Dance of Death (Art), an allegorical representation of the power of death over all, -- the old, the young, the high, and the low, being led by a dancing skeleton. Morris dance. See Morris. To lead one a dance, to cause one to go through a series of movements or experiences as if guided by a partner in a dance not understood.

Meaning of Morris dance from wikipedia

- Morris dancing is a form of English folk dance. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of c****ographed figures by a group of dancers in costume...
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- Mark William Morris (born August 29, 1956) is an American dancer, c****ographer and director whose work is acclaimed for its craftsmanship, ingenuity...
- Elizabeth Morris is an American actress, dancer, and singer. She pla**** the role of Brittany S. Pierce in the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. Morris was...
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- Molly dancing is a form of English Morris dance, traditionally done by out-of-work ploughboys in midwinter in the 19th century. Molly dancing is a dance tradition...
- Look up morris or Morris in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Morris may refer to: St Morris, South Australia, place in South Australia Morris Township...