CRACOVIENNES

Noun

cracoviennes

plural of cracovienne

Source: Wiktionary


CRACOVIENNE

Cra*co`vi*enne" (kr-k`v-n"), n. Etym: [F., fr. Cracow, the city.] (Mus.)

Definition: A lively Polish dance, in 2-4 time.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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