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Meaning of beguine
beguine (n)
(Roman Catholic Church) a member of a lay sisterhood (one of several founded in the Netherlands in the 12th and 13th centuries); though not taking religious vows the sisters followed an austere life
music written in the bolero rhythm of the beguine dance
a ballroom dance that originated in the French West Indies; similar to the rumba
beguine (n.)
A woman belonging to one of the religious and charitable associations or communities in the Netherlands, and elsewhere, whose members live in beguinages and are not bound by perpetual vows.
beguine Sentence Examples
- The beguine danced gracefully, her movements captivating the audience.
- The beguine emerged from the streets of Brussels, a fusion of African and European rhythms.
- The church condemned the beguines as heretics due to their dancing and unconventional lifestyle.
- Despite persecution, the beguines continued to thrive as a spiritual and social movement.
- The beguine community provided shelter and education for countless women during the Middle Ages.
- The beguines' emphasis on mysticism and personal piety influenced the Beguine Mystics, a group of influential women.
- The beguine's attire was distinctive, with simple, flowing robes and white head coverings.
- The beguine's legacy lives on in the many women who continue to embrace their spiritual ideals and community values.
- The beguine's dance has been revived in modern times as a celebration of their rich cultural heritage.
- The beguine's spirit of independence and empowerment continues to inspire women today.
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(Roman Catholic Church) a member of a lay sisterhood (one of several founded in the Netherlands in the 12th and 13th centuries); though not taking religious vow
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The beguine danced gracefully, her movements captivating the audience.
The beguine emerged from the streets of Brussels, a fusion of African and European rhythms.
The church condemned the beguines as heretics due to their dancing and unconventional lifestyle.
Despite persecution, the beguines continued to thrive as a spiritual and social movement.
