English Dictionary: pavin | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Pavan \Pav"an\, n. [F. pavane; cf. It. & Sp. pavana, and Sp. pavon, pavo, a peacock, L. pavo.] A stately and formal Spanish dance for which full state costume is worn; -- so called from the resemblance of its movements to those of the peacock. [Written also {pavane}, {paven}, {pavian}, and {pavin}.] | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Pavin \Pav"in\, n. See {Pavan}. |