WALTZING

Verb

waltzing

present participle of waltz

Noun

waltzing (plural waltzings)

The motion of one who waltzes.

Source: Wiktionary


WALTZ

Waltz, n. Etym: [G. walzer, from walzen to roll, revolve, dance, OHG. walzan to roll; akin to AS. wealtan. See Welter.]

Definition: A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple measure for this kind of dance.

Waltz, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Waltzed; p. pr. & vb. n. Waltzing.]

Definition: To dance a waltz.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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