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Chasse

Chasse Meaning & Definition
Chasse Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chasse?

[n] (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
[v] perform a chasse step, in ballet

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chasse: sashay

Related Terms | Find terms related to Chasse:

See Also | ballet | concert dance | dance | dance step | step

Chasse In Webster's Dictionary

\Chas`se"\, n. [F., fr. chass['e], p. p. of chasser to chase.] A movement in dancing, as across or to the right or left.
\Chas`se"\, v. i. (Dancing) To make the movement called chass['e]; as, all chass['e]; chass['e] to the right or left.
\Chasse\, n. [See {Chasse-caf['E]}] A small potion of spirituous liquor taken to remove the taste of coffee, tobacco, or the like; -- originally {chasse-caf['e]}, lit., ``coffee chaser.''

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