TANGOED

Verb

tangoed

simple past tense and past participle of tango

Source: Wiktionary


TANGO

Tan"go, n.; pl. Tangos (#). [Sp., a certain dance.] (a) A difficult dance in two-four time characterized by graceful posturing, frequent pointing positions, and a great variety of steps, including the cross step and turning steps. The dance is of Spanish origin, and is believed to have been in its original form a part of the fandango. (b) Any of various popular forms derived from this.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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