majorette

English

/ˌmeɪ.dʒəˈɹɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • A dancer who twirls and performs stunts with a lightweight baton, whether as a solo, in a group of majorettes, or in the company of a marching band.

Etymology

Suffix from English major.

Origin

English

major

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