rigadoon

English

Etymology

French rigaudon.

Noun

rigadoon (plural rigadoons)

  1. (dance) A quickstep dance for two people.
  2. (music) The music for this dance.
  3. (historical) Formerly in the French army, the beat of a drum while culprits were being marched to punishment.

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