"daunce" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdau̯ns(ə)/, /ˈdans(ə)/ Forms: daunces [plural], dance [alternative], danse [alternative], daunse [alternative]
Etymology: From Anglo-Norman daunce. Also derivable as a deverbal from dauncen. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|xno|dance|daunce}} Anglo-Norman daunce, {{deverbal|enm|dauncen|nocap=1}} deverbal from dauncen Head templates: {{head|enm|noun|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} daunce, {{enm-noun}} daunce (plural daunces)
  1. dance; dancing
    Sense id: en-daunce-enm-noun-F71hfG3X Categories (other): Middle English deverbals, Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English deverbals: 78 22 Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 78 22
  2. dance song
    Sense id: en-daunce-enm-noun-xRuCU-OV
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: dauncen
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      "ipa": "/ˈdans(ə)/"
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