morris dance
a rural folk dance of north English origin, performed in costume traditionally by men who originally represented characters of the Robin Hood legend, especially in May Day festivities.
Origin of morris dance
1- Also called morris.
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How to use morris dance in a sentence
A May-pole was an abomination equalled only in atrocity by a "Whitsun-ale" or a "Morris-dance."
Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore | Charles HardwickThey drew up before the house and danced their morris-dance for us.
Records of a Girlhood | Frances Ann KembleIt was an old English dance, called a "morris dance," with a lilt and a tilt which set all feet a-going.
Operas Every Child Should Know | Mary Schell Hoke BaconThe lads and lassies sang carols, played at such games as kiss-in-the-ring, and danced the morris dance.
Holidays & Happy-Days | Hamish HendryThe tantara changes to a graceful and yet hilarious dance chorus, “A morris dance must you entrance,” sung fortissimo.
The Standard Light Operas | George Upton
British Dictionary definitions for morris dance
/ (ˈmɒrɪs) /
any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men (morris men) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales: Often shortened to: morris
Origin of morris dance
1Derived forms of morris dance
- morris dancing, noun
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