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Dan Tucker

Dan Tucker noun: an American folk dance in which a man in the middle chooses a partner and dances with her before rejoining the circle of dancers.

Noun

Dan Tucker (plural Dan Tuckers)

  1. An American folk dance in which a man in the middle chooses a partner and dances with her before rejoining the circle of dancers.
    • Square dances were the feature of the evening, but waltzes, two-steps, and a Dan Tucker were also very popular.1914, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, Vox Lycei Spring 1914, page 31
  2. The man in the middle of this dance.
    • Sometimes, when a large number are dancing, or when there are more men than women present, the dance may be done with several Dan Tuckers in the center.1925, Folk Dancing for High School Girls, page 37

Forms of Dan Tucker

pluralDan Tuckers

Questions about Dan Tucker

What does Dan Tucker mean?
Dan Tucker means an American folk dance in which a man in the middle chooses a partner and dances with her before rejoining the circle of dancers.
What part of speech is Dan Tucker?
Dan Tucker is a noun.
What is the plural of Dan Tucker?
The plural of Dan Tucker is Dan Tuckers.

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