sword dance
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of sword dance
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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When Lamb forces himself to come slouching through, whether in a verbal sword dance with Scott Thomas’ Taverner or with a more physical display of spycraft, it isn’t just surprising, it’s inspirational.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024
That trip was highlighted by a mystifying photo op of the leaders gathered around a glowing orb and Trump briefly joining a ceremonial sword dance.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2022
Still, the U.S.-Saudi relationship is not going to be what it was, and not only because it’s harder to picture Biden doing a sword dance in Riyadh.
From Slate • Nov. 29, 2020
“I like that about him,” enthused Morrison, who is obviously ready to do the Aussie equivalent of the Saudi sword dance.
From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2018
Each could tame a war horse, draw a bow, wield a sword, dance in the hall, carve at the board, frame love ditties, and sing them to fair ladies.
From The Prose Marmion A Tale of the Scottish Border by Jenkins, Sara D.
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