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beguine Definition

be·guine (bi gēn′)

noun

a rhythmic native dance of Martinique or its music

Etymology: AmFr béguine < Fr béguin, infatuation, fancy (< phr. avoir un béguin pour, to have a fancy for); earlier, a child's cap with strings, orig., a nun's cap < OFr Béguine: see Beguine

Beguine Definition

Beg·uine (beg′ēn′; Fr bā gēn′)

noun

a member of certain lay sisterhoods, not under permanent vows, begun in the Low Countries in the 12th cent.

Etymology: MFr beguine < OFr < begard: see beg

Browse dictionary entries near beguine

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  3. ‹ begrime
  4. ‹ begotten
  5. ‹ begot
  6. ‹ begonia
  7. ‹ begone
  8. ‹ begird
  9. ‹ beginning
  10. ‹ beginner
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