VESTRIS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Italian dancing-master for Louis XVI who was considered the greatest dancer of his day; he was the first to discard the mask in mime (1729-1808)

Synonyms:

Gaetan Vestris; Vestris

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

dancer; professional dancer; terpsichorean (a performer who dances professionally)

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