Sir Roger de Coverley

noun

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

Sir Roger de Coverley

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sir Roger de Coverley¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sir Roger de Coverley¹

C18: alteration of Roger of Coverley influenced by Sir Roger de Coverley, a fictitious character appearing in the Spectator essays by Addison and Steele