morris dance

(ˈmɒrɪs) n (Dancing) any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men (morris men) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales. Often shortened to: morris [C15 moreys daunce Moorish dance. See Moor] morris dancing n

mor′ris dance′

(ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr-)
n. a rural folk dance of N English origin, performed by dancers orig. dressed as characters of the Robin Hood legend, esp. in May Day festivities. Also called mor′ris. [1425–75; late Middle English moreys daunce Moorish dance; see Moorish]

morris dance

A traditional English folk dance accompanied by tambourines, bells, etc., involving much handkerchief waving.

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morris dance - any of various English folk dances performed by dancers in costumemorris dancingfolk dance, folk dancing - a style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts)

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morris dance

morrice dance,

rustic dance of the north of England that had its origin in country festivals, such as those of May Day and Whitsunday. Reference to it in English literature is made as early as the 15th cent. The main dancers were called Robin Hood, Maid Marian, the hobbyhorse, and the bavian, or fool. They were accompanied by a piper or taborer. An ambulatory dance, it was often performed from one village to another by the main dancers and six other dancers, three in a row. The morris dance was a sword dance in many vicinities.

Bibliography

See J. Forrest, The History of Morris Dancing, 1458–1750 (1999).

morris dance

any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men (morris men) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales
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morris dance

morris dance

mor′ris dance′

morris dance

morris dance

morris dance

morrice dance,

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Synonyms for morris dance

noun any of various English folk dances performed by dancers in costume

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