coranto

noun

1. A fast-paced dance which originated in France.

   “Luſtique, as the Dutchman ſaies: Ile like a maide the Better whil'ſt I haue a tooth in my head: why he's able to leade her a Carranto.”

   “Dancing a coranto with him on the heath.”

   “Orlando, it is true, was none of those who tread lightly the coranto and lavolta; he was clumsy; and a little absent-minded.”

2. (historical)An early informational broadsheet, bringing together news and philosophical discussion.

   “I am not foot-poaſt, / No pedlar of Aviſo's, no monopoliſt / Of forged Corantos, monger of Gazets.”