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vau de Vire
French · 1400s
"the valley of the Vire river"
the Vire river valley in Normandy, known for its satirical folk songs
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vaudeville
English · 1830s
"a variety show of comic songs, dance, and acts"
broadened from the folk songs to a variety of comic stage entertainment
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