square´-danc´er

square´-danc´er
a dance performed by a set of couples arranged about a square or in some set form, such as the quadrille and Virginia reel: »

The square dances are socially stimulating, and recently have been recovering some of their lost popularity (Emory S. Bogardus).

square-dance «SKWAIR DANS, -DAHNS», intransitive verb, -danced, -danc|ing.
to do a square dance.
square´-danc´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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