non-dancer
|non-danc-er|
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/nɑn-ˈdænsər/
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/nɒn-ˈdɑːnsə/
one who does not dance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-dancer' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dancer', which comes from the Old French 'dancier', meaning 'to dance'.
Historical Evolution
'dancier' transformed into the Middle English word 'dauncen', and eventually became the modern English word 'dance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dancer' meant 'one who dances', and 'non-dancer' simply negates this meaning, indicating someone who does not dance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not dance or is not skilled in dancing.
Despite being a non-dancer, she enjoyed watching the performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42