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strathspey (iou)



strathspey noun. Also Strathspey. M18.
[from Strathspey the valley of the River Spey in Scotland.]
A dance, orig. for two, now for four dancers in a set, resembling the reel, but slower. Also, the music or tune (usually in 4/4 time) used to accompany this dance. Also strathspey minuet, strathspey reel.