beguine

[ buh-geen ]

/ bəˈgin /

noun

a dance in bolero rhythm that originated in Martinique.

a modern social dance based on the beguine.

music for either of these dances.

Origin of beguine

1930–35; <French (West Indies) béguine, feminine derivative of béguinbiggin¹, trifling love affair

Words nearby beguine

beg the question, beg to differ, beguile, beguiling, Beguin, beguine, begum, begun, be had, behalf, Behan

Definition for beguine (2 of 2)

Beguine

[ beg-een, bey-geen, buh-geen ]

/ ˈbɛg in, ˈbeɪ gin, bəˈgin /

noun Roman Catholic Church.

a member of a lay sisterhood, founded in Liège in the 12th century.

Origin of Beguine

1350–1400; Middle English begyne<Middle French beguine, said to be after Lambert (le) Begue (the stammerer), founder of the order; see -ine¹

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Example sentences from the Web for beguine

The first song I remember thinking “that is incredible” about was a song called “Begin the Beguine.”
Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru|Andrew Romano|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I was transported into this place where the Beguine was happening, whatever that was.
Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru|Andrew Romano|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Beguine, thereupon, advanced a few steps toward the queen, and bowed reverently before her.
The Vicomte de Bragelonne|Alexandre Dumas
Then, to make matters worse, there came that sad Affair of the Beguine.
The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3|George Augustus Sala

On the third day she rendered her, with her own hands, every service for which she had formerly needed a Beguine's aid.
In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete|Georg Ebers
Meanwhile it had grown dark, and the Beguine Paulina brought in a two-branched candelabrum with burning candles.
In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete|Georg Ebers
The origin of the names Beguine and Beghard has been the subject of much controversy.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 5|Various

British Dictionary definitions for beguine (1 of 2)

beguine

/ (bɪˈɡiːn) /

noun

a dance of South American origin in bolero rhythm

a piece of music in the rhythm of this dance

a variant of biggin 1

Word Origin for beguine

C20: from Louisiana French, from French béguin flirtation

British Dictionary definitions for beguine (2 of 2)

Beguine

/ (ˈbɛɡiːn) /

noun

a member of a Christian sisterhood that was founded in Liège in the 12th century, and, though not taking religious vows, followed an austere life

Word Origin for Beguine

C15: from Old French, perhaps after Lambert le Bègue (the Stammerer), 12th-century priest of Liège, who founded the sisterhood

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单词	beguine
释义	beguine [ buh-geen ] / bəˈgin / noun a dance in bolero rhythm that originated in Martinique. a modern social dance based on the beguine. music for either of these dances. Origin of beguine 1930–35; <French (West Indies) béguine, feminine derivative of béguinbiggin¹, trifling love affair Words nearby beguine beg the question, beg to differ, beguile, beguiling, Beguin, beguine, begum, begun, be had, behalf, Behan Definition for beguine (2 of 2) Beguine [ beg-een, bey-geen, buh-geen ] / ˈbɛg in, ˈbeɪ gin, bəˈgin / noun Roman Catholic Church. a member of a lay sisterhood, founded in Liège in the 12th century. Origin of Beguine 1350–1400; Middle English begyne<Middle French beguine, said to be after Lambert (le) Begue (the stammerer), founder of the order; see -ine¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for beguine The first song I remember thinking “that is incredible” about was a song called “Begin the Beguine.” Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru\|Andrew Romano\|December 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST I was transported into this place where the Beguine was happening, whatever that was. Interview: T Bone Burnett, the Coen Brothers’ Music Guru\|Andrew Romano\|December 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Beguine, thereupon, advanced a few steps toward the queen, and bowed reverently before her. The Vicomte de Bragelonne\|Alexandre Dumas Then, to make matters worse, there came that sad Affair of the Beguine. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 3 of 3\|George Augustus Sala On the third day she rendered her, with her own hands, every service for which she had formerly needed a Beguine's aid. In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete\|Georg Ebers Meanwhile it had grown dark, and the Beguine Paulina brought in a two-branched candelabrum with burning candles. In The Fire Of The Forge, Complete\|Georg Ebers The origin of the names Beguine and Beghard has been the subject of much controversy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 5\|Various British Dictionary definitions for beguine (1 of 2) beguine / (bɪˈɡiːn) / noun a dance of South American origin in bolero rhythm a piece of music in the rhythm of this dance a variant of biggin 1 Word Origin for beguine C20: from Louisiana French, from French béguin flirtation British Dictionary definitions for beguine (2 of 2) Beguine / (ˈbɛɡiːn) / noun a member of a Christian sisterhood that was founded in Liège in the 12th century, and, though not taking religious vows, followed an austere life Word Origin for Beguine C15: from Old French, perhaps after Lambert le Bègue (the Stammerer), 12th-century priest of Liège, who founded the sisterhood Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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