tarantism
noun
a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula.
tarantist
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a word derived from
tarantism.
Example Sentences
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Cannot the apostles of the tarantist persuasion, in its varying manifestations, show us an equal liberality?
From The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 by Various
Why may they not be permitted to adhere to their ideals, unwhipt of neo-justice?—since the untrammelled tarantist proclaims with no hesitating voice his right to stand up, naked and unashamed, for his own!
From The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 by Various
