| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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means a small square; a dance in which the persons place themselves in a square. Introduced into England in 1813 by the Duke of Devonshire. (Latin, quadrum, a square.) | 1 |
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Le Pantalon. So called from the tune to which it used to be danced. | 2 |
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L’É. From a country-dance called
pas d’été, very fashionable in 1800; which it resembles. | 3 |
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La poule. Derived from a countrydance produced by Julien in 1802, the second part of which began with the imitation of a cock-crow. | 4 |
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Trenise. The name of a dancing-master who, in 1800, invented the figure. | 5 |
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La pastourelle. So named from its melody and accompaniment, which are similar to the vilanelles or peasants’ dances. | 6 |
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