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war dance
noun
- a dance preliminary to going into battle or in celebration of a victory, as formerly among American Indians.
war dance
noun
- a ceremonial dance performed before going to battle or after victory, esp by certain North American Indian peoples
- a dance representing warlike action
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Word History and Origins
Origin of war dance1
An Americanism dating back to 1705–15
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Example Sentences
In rugby union, regulations prevent opposing teams crossing the halfway line while New Zealand are performing the Maori war dance.
From BBC
Leading his masked foot soldiers in a strutting, chanting war dance through his Delmas 6 stronghold, they held their automatic weapons aloft.
From BBC
The All Blacks' pre-match ceremonial war dance is one of rugby's iconic sights.
From BBC
Movement director Jonathan Goddard is in more of a haka mood, he says, before briefly demonstrating the Maori war dance.
From Washington Post
So too will the traditional pre-match war dances of Samoa and Tonga - breathtaking moments worth the entrance fee alone.
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