carmagnole

noun

car·​ma·​gnole ˈkär-mən-ˌyōl How to pronounce carmagnole (audio)
1
: a lively song popular at the time of the first French Revolution
2
: a street dance in a meandering course to the tune of the carmagnole

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of carmagnole was in 1793

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“Carmagnole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carmagnole. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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