anglaise
Definition of anglaise
anglaises
1 : any of various English dances (such as the hornpipe and contredanse) that became popular in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries
2 : an 18th-century musical dance form in fast duple meter
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Origin and Etymology of anglaise
French, from feminine of anglais English, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English englisc English — more at english
First Known Use: 1843
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Definition of anglaise
1 : boiled and served without sauce potatoes anglaise
2 : breaded cutlets anglaise
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Origin and Etymology of anglaise
French (à la) anglaise in the English manner; anglaise, feminine of anglais English
First Known Use: circa 1942
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