"branle" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɹɑːl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbɹɔːl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbɹæn(ə)l/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbɹɑl/ [General-American], /ˈbɹæn(ə)l/ [General-American] Forms: branles [plural]
Rhymes: -ɑːl, -ɔːl, -ænl, -ænəl, -ɑl Etymology: From French branler (“to shake”); see further at brawl, etymology 2. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|branler||to shake}} French branler (“to shake”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} branle (plural branles)
  1. A dance of French origin dating from the 16th century, performed by couples in a circle or a line; the music for this dance. Categories (topical): Dances Synonyms: brangle, bransle, brantle [obsolete], brawl

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