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Sir Roger de Coverley

American  

noun

  1. an English country dance performed by two rows of dancers facing each other.

Sir Roger de Coverley British  

noun

  1. an English country dance performed to a traditional tune by two rows of dancers facing each other

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Etymology

Origin of Sir Roger de Coverley

First recorded in 1680–90; earlier Roger of Coverly, apparently a fictional name

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