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1beguine

noun, be·guine often capitalized \ˈbā-ˌgēn, ˌbā-ˈ\

Definition of BEGUINE

:  a member of one of various ascetic and philanthropic communities of women not under vows founded chiefly in the Netherlands in the 13th century
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Origin of BEGUINE

Middle French
First Known Use: 15th century

2beguine

noun be·guine \bi-ˈgēn\

Definition of BEGUINE

:  a vigorous popular dance of the islands of Saint Lucia and Martinique that somewhat resembles the rumba

Origin of BEGUINE

American French béguine, from French béguin flirtation
First Known Use: 1935

Other Dance Terms

attitude, honor, saltatory, sashay, taw

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