wɔ:ls n. & v. --n. 1 a
dance in
triple time performed by couples
who rotate
and progress round the floor. 2 the usu.
flowing and
melodious music for this. --v. 1 intr. dance a waltz. 2 intr. (often foll. by
in,
out, round, etc.) colloq.
move lightly, casually,
with deceptive ease, etc. (waltzed in and
took first prize). 3 tr. move (a person) in or as if in a waltz, with ease (was waltzed
off to Paris). øwaltz
Matilda see MATILDA. øøwaltzer n. [G Walzer f. walzen revolve]