merry dancers
Britishplural noun
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Cautiously did the Nanticoke approach the merry dancers, and, seating himself upon the earth where they could not observe him, he watched their sprightly and rapid motions.
From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 by Jones, James Athearn
From the distance the songs and laughter of the merry dancers greeted their ears, but not as joyous sounds.
From The North American Indian by Curtis, Edward S.
When the auroræ, or northern lights, flicker in the sky, the inhabitants of the Shetland Isles call them, "the merry dancers."
From The Boy's Book of Heroes by Peake, Helena
“It is a sad hour,” thought Hart, glancing at the merry dancers through the arch, “when all the world, like players, wear masks.” 193Buckingham assumed an air of bonhomie.
From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by Hazelton, George C.
She attempted to meditate, but with every thought of duty came memories of the festal garlands, and the blazing lamps, and the flitting figures of the merry dancers.
From Choice Readings for the Home Circle by Anonymous
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