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(1):

(v. i.) The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music.

(2):

(v. i.) A tune by which dancing is regulated, as the minuet, the waltz, the cotillon, etc.

(3):

(v. t.) To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about, or up and down; to dandle.

(4):

(v. i.) To move nimbly or merrily; to express pleasure by motion; to caper; to frisk; to skip about.

(5):

(v. i.) To move with measured steps, or to a musical accompaniment; to go through, either alone or in company with others, with a regulated succession of movements, (commonly) to the sound of music; to trip or leap rhythmically.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Dance'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/dance.html. 1828.
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