BERCEUSE

lullaby, cradlesong, berceuse

(noun) a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

berceuse (plural berceuses)

A lullaby.

Source: Wiktionary


Ber`ceuse", n. [F.] (Mus.)

Definition: A vocal or instrumental composition of a soft tranquil character, having a lulling effect; a cradle song.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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