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berceuse
CIDE DICTIONARY
berceuse, n. [F.].
A vocal or instrumental composition of a soft tranquil character, having a lulling effect; a cradle song. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
berceuse, n. (pl. berceuses pronunc. same)
1 a lullaby.
2 an instrumental piece in the style of a lullaby.
1 a lullaby.
2 an instrumental piece in the style of a lullaby.
Etymology
F
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