Coranto

Quick meaning: Coranto is a noun meaning A fast-paced dance which originated in France.

Meaning

A fast-paced dance which originated in France.

More Meanings

1. (historical) An early informational broadsheet, bringing together news and philosophical discussion.

Example Sentences

Dancing a coranto with him on the heath.

I am not foot-poaſt, / No pedlar of Aviſo's, no monopoliſt / Of forged Corantos, monger of Gazets.

Orlando, it is true, was none of those who tread lightly the coranto and lavolta; he was clumsy; and a little absent-minded.

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.

Word Forms

• corantos
• corantoes
• corant

Related Words

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