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   ‖Ballet (bălˈlā́ˌ or bălˈlĕt; 277), n. [F., a dim. of bal dance. See 2d Ball, n.]
   1. An artistic dance performed as a theatrical entertainment, or an interlude, by a number of persons, usually women. Sometimes, a scene accompanied by pantomime and dancing.
   
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   2. The company of persons who perform the ballet.
   
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   3. (Mus.) A light part song, or madrigal, with a fa la burden or chorus, -- most common with the Elizabethan madrigal composers; -- also spelled ballett.
   
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   4. (Her.) A bearing in coats of arms, representing one or more balls, which are denominated bezants, plates, etc., according to color.
   
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