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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