Advertisement
Advertisement
Virginia reel
noun
- an American country dance in which the partners start by facing each other in two lines.
Virginia reel
noun
- an American country dance
- music written for or in the manner of this dance
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of Virginia reel1
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Discover More
Example Sentences
The very uncertainty of the ceremonial has added zest to the revel, which usually ends with an old-fashioned Virginia Reel.
From Project Gutenberg
The homely viands were eaten with decided enjoyment, and afterward even old Mr. Irving joined in the Virginia Reel.
From Project Gutenberg
The waltz was unknown, and the figures varied from the “hoe down” to the cotillion, closing always with the “Virginia Reel.”
From Project Gutenberg
One man called de sets and us danced de cardrille (quadrille) de virginia reel, and de 16-hand cortillion.
From Project Gutenberg
Standing near him, I made bold to inquire if he could play the "Virginia Reel."
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse