1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar TongueRegency Word Wednesday July 17, 2013May 7, 2013 Cora Lee Contra Dance “A dance where the dancers of the different sexes stand opposite each other, instead of a side by side, as in the minuet, rigadoon, louvre, etc. and now corruptly called a country dance.” Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestMoreRedditTumblrEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related