Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—P

Passy-measure

or Passing-measure. A slow, stately dance; a corruption of the Italian passamezzo (a middle pace or step). It is called a cinque measure, because it consists of five measures- “two singles and a double forward, with two singles side.” (Collier.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Passy-measure Pavin
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