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Longways

Lengthwise.

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Contradance 76% connected

A dance in which the partners are arranged face to face, or in opposite lines.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Country-dance 76% connected

See Contradance.

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Reel 76% connected

A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lengthways 92% connected

Alt. of Lengthwise

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lengthwise 92% connected

In the direction of the length; in a longitudinal direction.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Longitudinally 92% connected

In the direction of length.

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Longwise 92% connected

Lengthwise.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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