rigadoon
English edit
Etymology edit
From French rigaudon. Ultimate origin unknown; perhaps related to Hebrew ריקודים or Arabic رقص.
Noun edit
rigadoon (plural rigadoons)
- (dance) A quickstep dance for two people.
- (music) The music for this dance.
- (historical) Formerly in the French army, the beat of a drum while culprits were being marched to punishment.
Translations edit
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