pavane
a stately dance dating from the 16th century.
the music for this dance.
Origin of pavane
1- Also pav·an [pav-uhn, puh-vahn, -van], /ˈpæv ən, pəˈvɑn, -ˈvæn/, pav·in [pav-uhn] /ˈpæv ən/ .
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How to use pavane in a sentence
Anyway, said Pug, its about time we ad some grub; whos feelin like a chunk of bully and a pavin-stone?
Grapes of wrath | Boyd CableBut M. Saint Pavin officiated for all; and the sole task of keeping up with him caused M. Favoral to become visibly animated.
Other People's Money | Emile GaboriauHe turned around, and, within two lengths of his cane, saw M. Saint Pavin and M. Costeclar.
Other People's Money | Emile GaboriauSix times out of ten, when a new enterprise is set on foot, the organizers send for Saint Pavin.
Other People's Money | Emile GaboriauThen they discuss the operation, the expected profits of the new company, and M. Saint Pavin's demands.
Other People's Money | Emile Gaboriau
British Dictionary definitions for pavane
pavan
/ (pəˈvɑːn, -ˈvæn, ˈpævən) /
a slow and stately dance of the 16th and 17th centuries
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, usually characterized by a slow stately triple time
Origin of pavane
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