Webster's English Dictionary

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dance

1. dance \'dan(t)s\ vb [ME dauncen, fr. OF dancier] 1: to perform a 
   rhythmic and patterned succession of bodily movements usu.  to music 2: to 
   move quickly up and down or about  1: to perform or take part in as a 
   dancer  2: to cause to dance  3: to bring into a specified condition by 
   dancing  - danc.er n
2. dance n often attrib  1: an act or instance of dancing  2: a social 
   gathering for dancing  3: a piece of music by which dancing may be guided  
   4: the art of dancing