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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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