(v. i.) To move with measured steps, or to a musical
accompaniment; to go through, either alone or in company with others,
with a regulated succession of movements, (commonly) to the sound of
music; to trip or leap rhythmically.
(v. i.) To move nimbly or merrily; to express pleasure by motion;
to caper; to frisk; to skip about.
(v. t.) To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about, or up
and down; to dandle.
(v. i.) The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who
dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are
regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music.
(v. i.) A tune by which dancing is regulated, as the minuet, the
waltz, the cotillon, etc.
