E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Lavolt or Lavolta.
(French, la volte.) A lively dance, in which was a good deal of jumping or capering, whence its name. Troilus says, “I cannot sing, nor heel the high lavolt” (iv. 4). It is thus described:—
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“A lofty jumping or a leaping round,
Where arm in arm two dancers are entwined,
And whirl themselves with strict embracements bound,
