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Beguine / beguine > 3 senses
NOUN1Beguine(Roman Catholic Church) a member of a lay sisterhood (one of several founded in the Netherlands in the 12th and 13th centuries)
2beguineMusic written in the bolero rhythm of the beguine dance
3beguineA ballroom dance that originated in the French West Indies
Beguine > noun 1, person
Meaning(Roman Catholic Church) a member of a lay sisterhood (one of several founded in the Netherlands in the 12th and 13th centuries). Though not taking religious vows the sisters followed an austere life.
Member ofsisterhood
CategoryRoman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church
Broadersister
beguine > noun 2, communication
MeaningMusic written in the bolero rhythm of the beguine dance.
Broaderdance music, danceroom music, ballroom music
beguine > noun 3, act
MeaningA ballroom dance that originated in the French West Indies. Similar to the rumba.
Broaderballroom dancing, ballroom dance

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