"ladies' chain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ladies' chains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ladies' chain (plural ladies' chains)
  1. (dance) A figure in square dance, in which the women cross to the opposite side, taking each other's right hands as they go, and their left hands are then taken by the men on the opposite side. Categories (topical): Dance
    Sense id: en-ladies'_chain-en-noun-53Dg-foM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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