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
As part of the celebration, men and boys were already updating a traditional sword dance with new break-dance moves.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2022
After al-Muslim returned, Kuwaitis celebrated with tea and a ceremonial sword dance.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
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
The sword dance, with a great deal of intricate crossing, and its peculiar simple tune, still exists in Orkney, but is not danced with swords, though I heard of clubs or sticks having been substituted.
From Notes and Queries, Number 181, April 16, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Bell, George
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