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war dance

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noun

a dance preliminary to going into battle or in celebration of a victory, as formerly among American Indians.

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Origin of war dance

An Americanism dating back to 1705–15

Words nearby war dance

war correspondent, war crime, war crimes, war cry, ward, war dance, warded, ward eight, warden, wardenry, War Department
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Words related to war dance

call to arms, banzai, rebel yell, war whoop

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British Dictionary definitions for war dance

war dance

noun

a ceremonial dance performed before going to battle or after victory, esp by certain North American Indian peoples
a dance representing warlike action
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