n. [ Pref. contra- + dance: cf. F. contrdance. Cf. Country-dance. ] A dance in which the partners are arranged face to face, or in opposite lines. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
The machine which we are inspecting demonstrates, by its construction, contrivance and design. Contrivance must have had a contriver. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Burke.
n.
The machine which we are inspecting demonstrates, by its construction, contrivance and design. Contrivance must have had a contriver. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Burke.