Coranto

//kəˈɹæntəʊ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fast-paced dance which originated in France.

    "Luſtique, as the Dutchman ſaies: Ile like a maide the Better whil'ſt I haue a tooth in my head: why he's able to leade her a Carranto."

  2. 2
    An early informational broadsheet, bringing together news and philosophical discussion. historical

    "I am not foot-poaſt, / No pedlar of Aviſo's, no monopoliſt / Of forged Corantos, monger of Gazets."

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"Luſtique, as the Dutchman ſaies: Ile like a maide the Better whil'ſt I haue a tooth in my head: why he's able to leade her a Carranto."

Etymology

From the French dance the courante, loosely translatable as the "running".

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