corant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Co*rant, Co*ran"to noun (Also<

• Corant
• Coranto

)

Etymology

See Courant.

Definitions

1. A sprightly but somewhat stately dance, now out of fashion.

   It is harder to dance a corant well, than a jig. Sir W. temple.

   Dancing a coranto with him upon the heath. Macaulay.