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.
beguine Meaning
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.
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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.
