Morris dance

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Abingdon Morris dancer completes 11-hour world record attempt • Apr. 12, 2025, 9:56 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As	Morisque dance • Morrice dance • morris dance • Moresgue dance • Morrisk dance

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