(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:43:38

Co*rant (?), Co*ran"to (?), n. [See Courant.]

A sprightly but somewhat stately dance, now out of fashion.

It is harder to dance a corant well, than a jig. Sir W. temple.

Dancing a coranto with him upon the heath. Macaulay.

 

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