Barnaby

Definition

A lively and fast-paced dance; (by extension) any quick and uneven movement.

Etymology

* English surname of Aramaic origin, from בַּר נְבִיָּא (bar nəḇiyyā, literally “prophet’s son”). * Also as an English surname, from Old English Beornwald, from beorn (“young warrior”) + wealdan (“rule”) + Old Norse býr (“farmstead”).

Example Sentences

• "Bounce cry the port-holes, out they fly And make the world dance Barnaby."
• "It was a regular Barnaby dance; I'd never seen anyone move so quickly. Before the culprit bolted out the door into the night,"
• ""Owell gave me this. Said to get it to you in a Barnaby dance. 'Ere it is." His tongue scraped across his lower lip as he stared at Charity."