conjuring dance

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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among Indians and Eskimos, a ritual dance led by a shaman with the purpose of propitiating the spirits.

Quotations

1924

Igloo building, conjuring dances, sledging, and seal-hunting were run off as the sunny days of February and March wore on.