morris dance (redirected from Morris dancers)

morris dance [ˈmɒrɪs]

n

(Performing Arts / Dancing) any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men (morris men) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales Often shortened to morris

[C15 moreys daunce Moorish dance. See Moor]

morris dancing  n

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Noun

1.

morris dance - any of various English folk dances performed by dancers in costume morris dancing folk dance, folk dancing - a style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts)

Translations

morris dance

n → Moriskentanz m, alter englischer Volkstanz