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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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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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