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Allemand [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A slow air in common time, or grave, solemn music, with a slow movement. Also a brisk dance, or a figure in dancing.

Allemande [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A dance in moderate twofold time, invented by the French in the reign of Louis XIV.; -- now mostly found in suites of pieces, like those of Bach and Handel.

2. A figure in dancing.