Sellenger's round

noun

Sel·​len·​ger's round

ˈselə̇njə(r)z-

: an English country-dance performed as a round especially popular in the late 16th century

also : the music for this dance

Word History

Etymology

sellenger probably alteration of the name St. Leger

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