branle

/brɑ̃l/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of 15th-century English folk dance, similar to a morris dance, characterized by leaping and stepping movements.

“The group performed a lively branle at the medieval festival.”

2. verb

to dance or perform a branle.

“The dancers branled through the village square, drawing a large crowd.”

Synonyms

  • folk dance
  • morris dance

Antonyms

  • slow dance