branle

bran·le

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bran-l]
- /ˈbræn l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bran-l]
- /ˈbræn l/

Definitions of branle word

noun branle an old French country dance performed in a linked circle 3
noun branle a lively 16th- and 17th-century round dance originating in France. 1
noun branle the music for this dance. 1
noun branle A 16th century French dance. 0

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Origin of branle

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < Middle French, derivative of branler to shake, swing (probably from the phrase branler une danse), Old French bran(s)ler to move (a limb, the head), contraction of brandeler to shake, equivalent to brand(ir) to brandish + -eler suffix of expressive verbs < Vulgar Latin *-illāre

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Parts of speech for Branle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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branle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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