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CORANTO
Etymology
Noun
coranto (plural corantos or corantoes)
A fast-paced dance which originated in France.
(historical) An early informational broadsheet, bringing together news and philosophical discussion.
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Co*rant, Co*ran"to, n. Etym: [See Courant.]
Definition: A sprightly but somewhat stately dance, now out of fashion. It is harder to dance a corant well, than a jig. Sir W. temple. Dancing a coranto with him upon the heath. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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