Beguine Meaning in English
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التعريف
Beguine can refer to a lively dance and music style from the Caribbean, or to a member of a lay Christian religious order of women in medieval Europe.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Has two main meanings: (1) a dance and music with a rhythmic, sensuous style, often in jazz, (2) a historical term for women in semi-monastic Christian orders. The dance meaning is more common in modern contexts, especially associated with 'Begin the Beguine' (Cole Porter song). The religious meaning is now rare and mostly historical.
جمل نموذجية
She learned to dance the beguine at her music class.
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The beguine has a smooth rhythm that many people enjoy.
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There were beguines living in the city during the Middle Ages.
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Every time 'Begin the Beguine' plays, I want to get up and dance.
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The history professor explained who the medieval beguines were.
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That jazz club is famous for its live beguine performances on weekends.
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