Faroe step

noun

Far·​oe step
ˈfa(a)|(ˌ)rō,
ˈfe|
: a dance step similar to the branle used in sung rounds of the Faroe islands

Word History

Etymology

Faroe islands (Faeroes), islands in the north Atlantic comprising a county of Denmark

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“Faroe step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Faroe%20step. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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