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VESTRIS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
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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Instance hypernyms:
dancer; professional dancer; terpsichorean (a performer who dances professionally)