Word origins - 2ed. J. Ayto. 2005.
Waltz — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Christoph Waltz (* 1956), deutsch österreichischer Schauspieler Jean Jacques Waltz (1873–1951), elsässischer Grafiker, Zeichner und Heimatforscher (Künstlernamen Hansi) Kenneth Waltz (* 1924), US… … Deutsch Wikipedia
waltz´er — waltz «wlts», noun, verb, adjective. –n. 1. a smooth, even, gliding ballroom dance with three beats to the measure. In a waltz the couples make a complete turn to each measure (originally, rapidly and always in the same direction; now usually at… … Useful english dictionary
waltz — [wôlts] n. [abbrev. < Ger walzer < walzen, to roll, dance about, waltz: for IE base see WALK] 1. a ballroom dance for couples, in moderate 3/4 time with marked accent on the first beat of the measure 2. music for this dance or in its… … English World dictionary
waltz|y — «WL tsee», adjective, waltz|i|er, waltz|i|est. like a waltz; suggesting a waltz, as in quality or tempo: »The phrases are natural, even obviously waltzy at times (London Times) … Useful english dictionary
Waltz — Waltz, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Waltzed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Waltzing}.] To dance a waltz. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Waltz — Waltz, n. [G. walzer, from walzen to roll, revolve, dance, OHG. walzan to roll; akin to AS. wealtan. See {Welter}.] A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple measure for … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
waltz — waltz; waltz·er; … English syllables
waltz — ► NOUN ▪ a dance in triple time performed by a couple, who turn rhythmically round and round as they progress around the dance floor. ► VERB 1) dance a waltz. 2) move or act lightly, casually, or inconsiderately. ORIGIN German Walzer, from walzen … English terms dictionary
Waltz — Hypocoristique de Walter (voir ce nom). Variante : Walz … Noms de famille
waltz — англ. [уо/лс] Walzer нем. [ва/льцэр] вальс … Словарь иностранных музыкальных терминов
waltz — → vals … Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
