See nabe in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"ref": "1938, Tommy Dorsey and George D. Lottman, “Love in Swingtime“ (syndicated serial) The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) 9 Aug. 12/2 and 12/3",
"text": "“Biggest flopperoo of year, so far,” wrote Green “was the highly touted preeming of Biff Brown’s band at the Ritz, nabe dancery near Bridgeport.” …\nGlossary of Swing Words in this Chapter. … Nabe dancery: Neighborhood ballroom."
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"A Japanese hot pot dish."
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