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pavane noun. . M16.
[French, prob. from Italian dial. pavana fem. of pavano of Padua, from Pavo dial. name of Padua (Italian Padova): see PADUAN.]
Hist. A grave and stately dance in slow duple time, performed in elaborate clothing and popular in the 16th cent. M16.
A piece of music for this dance or in its rhythm. M16.