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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A quickstep dance for two people.
2. 2
   The music for this dance.
3. 3
   Formerly in the French army, the beat of a drum while culprits were being marched to punishment. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

dancehustlejig

Etymology

Anglicized from French rigaudon. Ultimate origin unknown; perhaps related to Hebrew ריקודים or Arabic رقص.

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