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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Paba’na (The) or Peacock Dance.
 
A grave and stately Spanish dance, so called from the manner in which the lady held up her skirt during the performance.   1
 


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