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Event in which people dance or walk to music for an extended period of time
Dance marathons (or marathon dances) are events in which people dance or walk to music for an extended period of time. They started as dance contests in
Dance_marathon
American public research university
Coalition organizes the annual Dance Marathon in Pauley Pavilion, where thousands of students raise a minimum of $250 and dance for 26 hours to support the
University of California, Los Angeles
University_of_California,_Los_Angeles
The Indiana University Dance Marathon, commonly known as IU Dance Marathon or IUDM, is a 36-hour dance marathon that takes place every November at Indiana
Indiana University Dance Marathon
Indiana_University_Dance_Marathon
Season of television series
unlearned dance Week 7: One unlearned dance & dance marathon Week 8: One unlearned dance & team dance Week 9 (Quarterfinals): One unlearned dance & dance relay
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 34
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Public university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
including Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan, The Detroit Partnership, Relay For Life
University_of_Michigan
1963 play by June Havoc
Early Havoc and is based on her experience with dance marathons. The play is set in 1933 when dance marathon contests were a large part of the American zeitgeist
Marathon_'33
Topics referred to by the same term
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Marathon_(disambiguation)
1969 film by Sydney Pollack
a disparate group of individuals desperate to win a Depression-era dance marathon and an opportunistic emcee who urges them on. The film was released
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (film)
They_Shoot_Horses,_Don't_They?_(film)
1935 novel by Horace McCoy
Horace McCoy and first published in 1935. The story mainly concerns a dance marathon during the Great Depression. It was adapted into Sydney Pollack's 1969
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (novel)
They_Shoot_Horses,_Don't_They?_(novel)
1977 single by Chic
1969 by They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, a film about a Depression-era dance marathon. According to co-writer Nile Rodgers, Bernard came to my apartment one
Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)
Dance,_Dance,_Dance_(Yowsah,_Yowsah,_Yowsah)
Public university in Gainesville, Florida, US
"Florida Dance Marathon". Floridadm.org. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2015. "Our Story | About | Florida Dance Marathon". Florida
University_of_Florida
Christian college in Holland, Michigan, US
College Dance Marathon has raised over $4 million for Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in the last 24 years. Hope was also recognized by Dance Marathon in both
Hope_College
Nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City
more than 80 corporate partners and fundraising programs including Dance Marathon, the global Extra Life gaming platform, Play Yellow, and Radiothon,
Children's_Miracle_Network
School district in Pennsylvania
hats, and coats. The Brunner Bash is a six-hour marathon similar to the Steve Stefani Dance Marathon that honors Sabold teacher Glen Brunner, who died
Springfield School District (Delaware County)
Springfield_School_District_(Delaware_County)
2004 fashion collection by Alexander McQueen
desperate participants in a dance marathon during the Great Depression. The collection and accompanying show use the dance marathon concept to express McQueen's
Deliverance_(collection)
Medieval social phenomena
Dancing mania (also known as dancing plague, choreomania, St. John's Dance, tarantism and St. Vitus' Dance) was a phenomenon which occurred primarily in
Dancing_mania
History of dance genre
partner Mattie Purnell supposedly named the dance in the dance marathon. The time gap between the dance marathon and the first use of the term in public does
History_of_Lindy_Hop
Public research university in New Jersey
the original on August 23, 2009. Rutgers Dance Marathon. "Rutgers University Dance Marathon". Rutgers Marathon. Rutgers University. Archived from the original
Rutgers_University
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
College. The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, commonly referred to as THON, is a 46-hour dance marathon that takes place every February on the
State_College,_Pennsylvania
School district in North Carolina, United States
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is a public school district located in Wake County, North Carolina. With 159,995 students in average daily
Wake County Public School System
Wake_County_Public_School_System
Season of television series
One unlearned dance Week 5 (Night 1): One unlearned dance Week 5 (Night 2): One unlearned dance & dance marathon Week 6: One unlearned dance Week 7: One
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 31
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_31
Harbourfront Centre for the creation of Dance Marathon, a duration-based immersive performance inspired by the dance marathons of the Great Depression. This piece
Bluemouth_inc.
Public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, US
philanthropy, Dance Marathon. BGSU's chapter is one of the largest and most active Dance Marathon organizations in the nation. BGSU Dance Marathon operates
Bowling Green State University
Bowling_Green_State_University
Season of television series
unlearned dance (rumba or tango) Week 5: One unlearned dance Week 6: One dance (Argentine tango or samba) & swing dance marathon Week 7: One unlearned dance &
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 10
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_10
AIDS spokesperson and poster boy (1971–1990)
Numerous charities formed around White's death. The Indiana University Dance Marathon, started in 1991, raises money for the Riley Hospital for Children.
Ryan_White
Season of television series
unlearned dance Week 6: One unlearned dance & dance marathon Week 7: One unlearned dance & team dance Week 8: One unlearned dance & dance-off Week 9:
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 32
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_32
American professional dancer (born 1992)
Alexis Warr. Joseph and Daniella received four bonus points in this dance marathon. Celebrity partner: Jason Mraz Average score: 26.6/30 Notes Individual
Daniella_Karagach
Russian-American professional dancer (born 1986)
received 4 points from the dance marathon. Ariana and Pasha also received a score of 10 from guest judge Paula Abdul. The team dance also received a score
Pasha_Pashkov
2012 video game
modes, including Dance Party, Dance Battle, Dance Marathon, Power-Skooling, and other single-player or multiplayer challenges. Dance Party gives the player
The_Hip_Hop_Dance_Experience
World records in the marathon are ratified by World Athletics, the international governing body for the sport of athletics. Sabastian Sawe set the men's
Marathon world record progression
Marathon_world_record_progression
Events in which people complete grueling tasks for an extended period of time
a means to earn income. Examples include dance marathon or walk-a-thon, cave sitting, pole sitting, marathon swimming, ice sitting, burial artists and
Human_endurance_contest
Australian ultramarathon runner (1922–2003)
there as a special guest to support the prisoners who were completing a dance marathon world record attempt as part of a storyline to raise money for a children's
Cliff_Young_(athlete)
Japanese and English actress (born 1986)
gentlemen, how long can they last?': The disturbing 1930s craze of dance marathons". Royal Opera House. Retrieved 5 February 2015. ChemicalBrothersVEVO
Sonoya_Mizuno
University in Evanston, Illinois, US
help relieve stress. One of Northwestern's student charity events is Dance Marathon. It has raised over $1 million for charity every year since 2011 and
Northwestern_University
Topics referred to by the same term
Walkathon, a fundraising event involving walking Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON), an annual 46-hour fundraiser combatting pediatric cancer "Thon"
Thon
Hospital in Pennsylvania, U.S.
Diamonds is the sole beneficiary of the annual Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) event at Penn State University's University Park campus. It is
Penn State Health Children's Hospital
Penn_State_Health_Children's_Hospital
Topics referred to by the same term
2017, by Mexican singer Dulce María "DM" (song), 2022, by fromis_9 Dance marathon, a multiple-day charity event on U.S. college campuses Depeche Mode
DM
American professional dancer (born 1994)
bonus points from the dance marathon. Lele and Brandon also received a score of 8 from guest judge Paula Abdul. The team dance also received a score of
Brandon_Armstrong_(dancer)
Public university in Pennsylvania, US
thousands of students participate in the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON). Started in 1973 with 78 participants, THON has grown to become
Pennsylvania_State_University
Polish actress and singer (born 1982)
starred in the 2011 Polish comedies: Los numeros, Million Dollars and Dance Marathon. She earned a Golden Duck nomination for Best Actress for her performances
Joanna_Kulig
American dance
The most famous lindy hop dance, which is not connected to the other lindy hop dances, was born in the Harlem dance marathon in 1928 where George Snowden
Lindy_Hop
American actor and musician (1928–2022)
appeared in an episode of Get Smart as a KAOS agent, guest-starred as a dance marathon emcee on The Golden Girls, and appeared in the sci-fi sitcoms Quark
Conrad_Janis
African-American dancer
and his partner Mattie Purnell invented the Harlem Lindy Hop in the dance marathon at Harlem's Rockland Palace between June and July 1928. Snowden and
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Fictional character
home, he helps Joanie retaliate by beating her cheerleading rival in a dance marathon. Also in Season 4; Fonzie, Richie, Potsie, Ralph, and Carmine Ragusa
Joanie_Cunningham
US annual philanthropic dance marathon
The Northwestern University Dance Marathon, commonly known as NUDM, is a philanthropic dance marathon held every March at Northwestern University in Evanston
Northwestern University Dance Marathon
Northwestern_University_Dance_Marathon
Canadian film actor, producer, and multiple-Guinness World Record holder
2003. On March 17, 2006, he set the world record for a couple dance marathon by dancing 1 day, 7 hours consecutively with Tiffany Lesko. Basketball dribbling
Suresh_Joachim
order The couples first performed one unlearned dance, then all six couples participated in a dance marathon in a bid to increase their scores. Judges' votes
Dancing with the Stars (Irish TV series) series 9
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(Irish_TV_series)_series_9
Season of television series
relationship with Dean, but Dean breaks up with her when she spends a dance marathon obsessing over Jess and his girlfriend, Shane. Rory and Jess begin dating
Gilmore_Girls_season_3
1984 Canadian film
with a fitness tycoon for a television aerobics instructor's grueling dance marathon. The film premiered in Japan in December 1984 before being released
Heavenly_Bodies_(film)
German neo-noir television series
album Erstausgabe (English: First Edition). In addition to period music, "Dance Away", from the 1979 album Manifesto by Roxy Music, plays occasionally in
Babylon_Berlin
Public university in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, Indiana, US
sports pep rally. Purdue University Dance Marathon (PUDM) is an 18-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping, dance marathon; over 2,000 students participate and
Purdue_University
American college sorority
Miracle Network Dance Marathon. Retrieved 2025-09-10. "Behind the scenes of Dance Marathon at UF". Behind the scenes of Dance Marathon at UF. 2016-04-05
Delta_Nu_Zeta
American actress (born 1960)
fame starring as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Her other feature
Jennifer_Grey
Australian conservationist (born 2003)
Cheryl Burke. Robert and Witney received three bonus points in this dance marathon. Robert and Witney also received a score of 10 from guest judge Flavor
Robert_Irwin
1933 film by Raoul Walsh
film concludes with a massive brawl between sailors and bouncers at a dance marathon. On shore leave in San Pedro Harbor, sailor Jimmy Harrigan agrees to
Sailor's_Luck
Season of television series
Samba or Tango (Dance Marathon week) Week 7 : Contemporary dance, Charleston, Foxtrot, Pasodoble, Rumba, Samba, Tango or Waltz (Dance Fusion week) Week
Danse_avec_les_stars_season_5
Ukrainian-American dancer
did not receive any votes for losing the dance-off. Gabby and Val received 6 bonus points from the dance marathon. Gabby and Val also received a score of
Valentin_Chmerkovskiy
American actor (1925–1983)
the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, about a depression-era dance marathon. In 1972, Conrad played Michael Stivic's conventional Polish-American
Michael_Conrad
American professional dancer (born 2000)
judge Cheryl Burke. Jordan and Ezra received 4 extra points in the dance marathon. Jordan and Ezra also received a score of 10 from guest judge Flavor
Ezra_Sosa
Type of fundraiser
to describe a variant of the competitive dance marathon. It is a portmanteau of the words walk and marathon.[citation needed] Fundraising Jog-A-Thon List
Walkathon
American professional dancer
James Decker Notes Jessie & Alan received 11 points for winning the dance marathon. Jessie and Alan also received a score of 9 from guest judge Michael
Alan_Bersten
Home stadium of the Penn State Nittany Lions. University Park, Pennsylvania
Sandusky Graham Spanier Student life Army ROTC Air Force ROTC Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) Penn State Thespians Penn State women's ice hockey club Penn
Beaver_Stadium
American actor (1913–1978)
Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Rocky, the alcoholic dance marathon emcee and promoter in the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Young
Gig_Young
Fictional children's character
America for decades. He started as a television artist participating in a dance marathon he won dressed as Bozo. After his success as Bozo, he traveled to several
Bozo_the_Clown
2001 single by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
it centres around a dance competition which was inspired by the film They Shoot Horses Don't They? (1969) about a dance marathon. The winner's prize consists
Murder_on_the_Dancefloor
American university president (1899–1985)
Sandusky Graham Spanier Student life Army ROTC Air Force ROTC Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) Penn State Thespians Penn State women's ice hockey club Penn
Milton_S._Eisenhower
American dancer and choreographer (born 1993)
Bruno Tonioli. Wayne and Witney received five bonus points in this dance marathon. Wayne and Witney also received a score of 10 from guest judge Michael
Witney_Carson
Brazilian choreographer and teacher
For Times Square 2000, the globally televised, multinational 24-hour dance marathon in New York City, Vieira was chosen to create the only Brazilian performance
Jelon_Vieira
Metropolitan statistical area in Pennsylvania, United States
cuisine. The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, commonly referred to as THON, is a 46-hour Dance Marathon that takes place every February on the
Happy_Valley_(Pennsylvania)
Indian actress (born 1979)
talks about her latest design". Hindustan Times. "Shamita Shetty wins Dance Marathon on Jhalak Reloaded". The Indian Express. 11 September 2015. "Getting
Shamita_Shetty
American boxer (1905–1987)
1905 – November 8, 1987) was an American boxing champion, actor, and dance marathon champion. Chissell, former U.S. Navy Middleweight Boxing Champ (1932)
Kid_Chissell
American actor
television pilots as Host; the first for A&E titled Dance Marathon and the second for CMT titled CMT's Dance Revolution, neither of which caught traction. In
Evan_Farmer
Mountain lion mascot of Pennsylvania State University
Sandusky Graham Spanier Student life Army ROTC Air Force ROTC Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) Penn State Thespians Penn State women's ice hockey club Penn
Nittany_Lion
Public university in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey, US
Yard". The Dance Marathon is a student-run organization that consists of a year-long series of fundraisers and culminates with the annual Marathon on April
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Rutgers_University–New_Brunswick
Irish actor
Depression. The action takes place during a Dance Marathon contest. Vantyler stars as Mel Carney the Dance Marathon promoter, the protagonist of the piece
Jos_Vantyler
American dancer (born 2005)
Niecy Nash-Betts. Harry and Rylee received one bonus point in this dance marathon. Harry and Rylee also received a score of 6 from guest judge Paula Abdul
Rylee_Arnold
American entrepreneur (1896-1973)
shows, roller derbies, billiards contests, six-day bicycle races, dance marathons, rocking chair derbies, furniture sales, automobile shows, an endurance
Peter_A._Tyrrell
Private college in Boston, Massachusetts, US
College has worked with Children's Miracle Network to hold an annual dance marathon, raising funds for childhood cancer research at Boston Children's Hospital
Emmanuel College (Massachusetts)
Emmanuel_College_(Massachusetts)
Social event at Pennsylvania State University
been scheduled for the weekend after the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (known as THON), giving the event a standardized date. As of 2014, it
State_Patty's_Day
Hospital in Tennessee, United States
hours annually to support Fantasy of Trees. Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon Ronald McDonald House Charities Joint Commission "East Tennessee Children's
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
Dolly_Parton_Children's_Hospital
American comedian and actor (1919–2006)
in the biopic Harlow, the disaster film The Poseidon Adventure, the dance-marathon drama They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, the family comedy Pete's Dragon
Red_Buttons
Nepali dancer
Nepal is a Nepali dancer. She formerly held the Guinness World Record for "Longest dance marathon by an individual", for which she danced for 126 hours continuously
Bandana_Nepal
Season of television series
unlearned dance & team freestyle dance Week 6: One unlearned dance & group freestyle dance Week 7: Fusion dance & swing marathon Week 8: One unlearned dance &
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 15
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_15
American writer (1897–1955)
inspired They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, the story of a Depression-era dance marathon. His novel I Should Have Stayed Home dealt with the experiences of a
Horace_McCoy
Dance game world record-holder (born 1975 or 1976)
dance game world records. In 2010 Swidecki broke the Guinness World Record for the "longest marathon on a dance or rhythm game", playing Dance Dance Revolution
Carrie_Swidecki
American professional dancer (born 1989)
Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli. Daniel and Britt received one point in this dance marathon. Daniel and Britt also received a score of 9 from guest judge Michael
Britt_Stewart
Arena in State College, Pennsylvania
Basketball Championships annually. In 2007, the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, commonly known as THON, was moved to the Jordan Center. The event,
Bryce_Jordan_Center
Australian professional dancer
bonus points from the dance marathon. Alyson and Sasha also received a score of 9 from guest judge Paula Abdul. The team dance also received a score of
Sasha_Farber
Public university in North Carolina, US
Government Senate (GPSG Senate). The largest student fundraiser, the UNC Dance Marathon, involves thousands of students, faculty, and community members in raising
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University_of_North_Carolina_at_Chapel_Hill
Musical
Inside, emcee Mick Hamilton gets the marathon underway ("Everybody Dance"). The rules: contestants must dance for forty-five minutes every hour, followed
Steel_Pier_(musical)
2006 Slovak TV series or program
folklore group Prvosienka This week featured the folk dance marathon - Raslavická polka. This dance marathon was not marked by the judges. Theme: Music icons
Let's Dance (Slovak TV series)
Let's_Dance_(Slovak_TV_series)
Catholic university in Pennsylvania, US
NOVAdance year-long fundraising effort that culminates with a 12-hour dance marathon each Spring, raising money in support of the Andrew McDonough B+ (Be
Villanova_University
United States historic place
has a gambrel roof. In June 1928, the Butler Armory hosted a regional dance marathon during the rise of endurance contests across the United States. A classified
Butler_Armory
Basketball venue of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois
Intellectual Property Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology Traditions Dance Marathon Dillo Day Dolphin Show Go U Northwestern History Student activism Schwarts
Welsh–Ryan_Arena
American a cappella group
often employed in requesting a drink. SNC's debut was at a 36-hour dance marathon. The original members performed at Chicago's Wrigley Field, Comiskey
Straight_No_Chaser_(group)
Season of television series
performed one routine and then all couples participated in a swing dance marathon for additional points. On the second night, each couple performed one
Strictly Come Dancing series 8
Strictly_Come_Dancing_series_8
American artistic gymnast (born 1992)
twice as a senior. In May 2009, Johnson was the winner of season eight of Dancing with the Stars, and in November 2012 she earned second place on the all-star
Shawn_Johnson_East
Resort city in California, United States
Horace McCoy's 1935 novel They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is set at a dance marathon held in a ballroom on the Santa Monica Pier. Raymond Chandler's most
Santa_Monica,_California
American historical drama television series (1972–1981)
10 "The Marathon" Ralph Senensky Nigel McKeand November 7, 1974 (1974-11-07) On a whim, John-Boy decides to enter a seven-day dance marathon after meeting
List_of_The_Waltons_episodes
Season of television series
or Salsa and Cha-Cha-Cha marathon (Retro Theme & Double Score Showdown) Week 6: One unlearned dance and one repeated dance (David & Silvia and Matt &
Danse_avec_les_stars_season_1
DANCE MARATHON
DANCE MARATHON
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English American Danish Norse Scandinavian Hebrew
Brook. Also from the surname Dane, meaning 'From Denmark.
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Dance
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English : from Middle English, Old French dance ‘dance’, hence a nickname for a skilled or enthusiastic dancer, or a metonymic occupational name for a professional acrobat or dancer.Probably a translation or Americanized spelling of German Danz.
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Australian, Greek, Hebrew
The Mythological Mother of Perseus by Zeus; God is My Judge; Form of Danae
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Indian, Tamil
Dance
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a dancer or acrobat, from an agent derivative of Middle English, Old French dance ‘dance’ (see Dance).Translation of German Dänzer or Danser (see Danzer).
Male
Italian
Contracted form of Italian Durante, DANTE means "steadfast."
Girl/Female
Greek
Form of Danae; the mythological mother of Perseus by Zeus.
Male
English
A dialectal variant spelling of English Dean, DANE means "dean; ecclesiastical supervisor."
Girl/Female
African, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Dance
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Dance
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Spanish American Italian Latin
Enduring. The poet Dante Alighieri wrote The Divine Comedy with its graphic description of...
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English : from the Germanic personal name Lanzo, originally a short form of various compound names with the first element land ‘land’, ‘territory’ (for example, Lambert), but later used as an independent name. It was introduced to England by the Normans, for whom it was a popular name among the ruling classes, perhaps partly because of association with Old French lance ‘lance’, ‘spear’ (see 2).French : metonymic name for a soldier who carried a lance, or a nickname for a skilled fighter, from Old French lance.
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Dance
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Dance
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 English name derived from the Old French word lance, LANCE means "lance (the weapon)." Compare with another form of Lance.
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 Old French form of German Lanzo, LANCE means "land." Compare with another form of Lance.
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American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, French, German, Jamaican, Latin
Land; A Lance; A Light Spear
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Native American
Dance.
DANCE MARATHON
DANCE MARATHON
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Tamil
Ashvitha | à®…à®·à¯à®µà¯€à®¤à®¾Â
Strong
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German
Bright in Mind and Spirit; Form of Hugh
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English
English : variant spelling of Russell.
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Australian, Gaelic
Son of the Fair-skinned One
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Beautiful
Female
Ukrainian
, defender of man.
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : from Old French pinson ‘finch’, perhaps a nickname applied to a bright and cheerful person.English and French : metonymic occupational name for someone who made pincers or forceps or who used them in their work, from Old French pinson ‘pincers’ (a derivative of pincier ‘to pinch’).
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Famous holiness.
Girl/Female
Indian
Gods name, King of beauty
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Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Most Generous (Allah)
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v. t.
To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about, or up and down; to dandle.
n.
A round dance.
n.
A Moorish dance, usually performed by a single dancer, who accompanies the dance with castanets.
imp. & p. p.
of Dance
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.
p. a. & vb. n.
from Dance.
v. i.
To dance.
v. t.
To throw in the manner of a lance. See Lanch.
n.
An old dance with swords and bucklers; a sword dance.
n.
A dance; esp., an informal dance of ball.
n.
A circular dance.
v. t.
To open with a lancet; to pierce; as, to lance a vein or an abscess.
n.
A soldier armed with a lance; a lancer.
n.
A light dance.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Dance
v. t.
To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.
v. i.
To dance.
n.
One who dances or who practices dancing.
n.
A thing of Moorish origin; as: (a) The Moorish language. (b) A Moorish dance, now called morris dance. Marston. (c) One who dances the Moorish dance. Shak. (d) Moresque decoration or architecture.