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English word origin

Etymology of baile

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese baile (“dance”). Compare ball (“dance”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A specific genre of dance music originating in Rio de Janeiro, also known as Funk Carioca

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese baile (“dance”). Compare ball (“dance”).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Archaic spelling of bail.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See bail.

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