varsoviennen.
/vɑːˌsəʊvɪˈɛn/, U.S. /vɑrˌsoʊviˈɛn/ A dance, apparently of French origin, resembling some of the Polish national dances.
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pavanea1510
passamezzo1568
passy-measure1597
saraband1631
minuet1672
cerebrand1677
minaway1688
gavotte1696
passepied1696
minuetto1724
polonaise1740
polacca1804
minuetinga1847
varsovienne1859
varsoviana1860
Paduan1880
slow drag1911
strut1937
1859 Habits Good Society v. 214 The schottische, hop-waltz, redowa, varsovienne,..and so forth, have had their day.
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