beguine
a dance in bolero rhythm that originated in Martinique.
a modern social dance based on the beguine.
music for either of these dances.
Origin of beguine
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Other definitions for Beguine (2 of 2)
a member of a lay sisterhood, founded in Liège in the 12th century.
Origin of Beguine
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How to use beguine in a sentence
The first song I remember thinking “that is incredible” about was a song called “Begin the beguine.”
Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru | Andrew Romano | December 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI was transported into this place where the beguine was happening, whatever that was.
Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru | Andrew Romano | December 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is pleasant to look at the smiling, cheerful old beguine, and think no more of yonder livid face.
Little Travels and Roadside Sketches | William Makepeace ThackerayThen, to make matters worse, there came that sad Affair of the beguine.
The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3 | George Augustus SalaThis, by some mischief-making Persons, was held to be highly compromising to the Fair beguine.
The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3 | George Augustus Sala
On the third day she rendered her, with her own hands, every service for which she had formerly needed a beguine's aid.
In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete | Georg EbersMeanwhile it had grown dark, and the beguine Paulina brought in a two-branched candelabrum with burning candles.
In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete | Georg Ebers
British Dictionary definitions for beguine (1 of 2)
/ (bɪˈɡiːn) /
a dance of South American origin in bolero rhythm
a piece of music in the rhythm of this dance
a variant of biggin 1
Origin of beguine
1British Dictionary definitions for Beguine (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbɛɡiːn) /
a member of a Christian sisterhood that was founded in Liège in the 12th century, and, though not taking religious vows, followed an austere life
Origin of Beguine
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