beguine
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1be·guine
noun, often capitalized \ˈbā-ˌgēn, ˌbā-ˈ\Definition of BEGUINE
: a member of one of various ascetic and philanthropic communities of women not under vows founded chiefly in the Netherlands in the 13th century
Origin of BEGUINE
Middle French
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with BEGUINE
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2be·guine
noun \bi-ˈgēn\Definition of BEGUINE
: a vigorous popular dance of the islands of Saint Lucia and Martinique that somewhat resembles the rumba
Origin of BEGUINE
American French béguine, from French béguin flirtation
First Known Use: 1935
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