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- towns|folk «TOWNZ FOHK», noun (plural).the people of a town; townspeople: »
Townsfolk gathered to see the fire.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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folk dance — I noun a style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts) (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑folk dancing • Derivationally related forms: ↑folk dance (for: ↑folk dancing) • … Useful english dictionary
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