2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Pavan  \Pav"an\,  n.  [F.  pavane;  cf  It  &  Sp  pavana,  and  Sp 
  pavon,  pavo,  a  peacock,  L.  pavo.] 
  A  stately  and  formal  Spanish  dance  for  which  full  state 
  costume  is  worn;  --  so  called  from  the  resemblance  of  its 
  movements  to  those  of  the  peacock.  [Written  also  {pavane}, 
  {paven},  {pavian},  and  {pavin}.] 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Pavian  \Pav"i*an\,  n. 
  See  Pavan. 

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