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In some senses, coranto is marked as historical. Watch for register when choosing this word.
coranto
/kəˈɹæntəʊ/
noun 2
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4VERB + CORANTO
dancing
CORANTO + NOUN
lavolta
PREP.
on, with
ADV.
lightly
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noun
1
A fast-paced dance which originated in France.
Luſtique, as the Dutchman ſaies: Ile like a maide the Better whil'ſt I haue a tooth in my head: why he's able to leade her a Carranto.
Dancing a coranto with him on the heath.
2
An early informational broadsheet, bringing together news and philosophical discussion.
I am not foot-poaſt, / No pedlar of Aviſo's, no monopoliſt / Of forged Corantos, monger of Gazets.
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Luſtique, as the Dutchman ſaies: Ile like a maide the Better whil'ſt I haue a tooth in my head: why he's able to leade her a Carranto.
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Dancing a coranto with him on the heath.
Wiktionary03
Orlando, it is true, was none of those who tread lightly the coranto and lavolta; he was clumsy; and a little absent-minded.
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