Ballett

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ballet \Bal"let`\ (b[a^]l"l[asl]` or b[a^]l"l[e^]t; 277), n.
     [F., a dim. of bal dance. See 2d {Ball}, n.]
     1. An artistic dance performed as a theatrical entertainment,
        or an interlude, by a number of persons, usually women.
        Sometimes, a scene accompanied by pantomime and dancing.
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     2. The company of persons who perform the ballet.
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     3. (Mus.) A light part song, or madrigal, with a fa la burden
        or chorus, -- most common with the Elizabethan madrigal
        composers; -- also spelled {ballett}.
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     4. (Her.) A bearing in coats of arms, representing one or
        more balls, which are denominated bezants, plates, etc.,
        according to color.
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