An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Veitstanz
Veitstanz, masculine, ‘St. Vitus's dance’ (Modern High German only), Middle Latin chorea sancti Vîti, thus named because the help of St. Vitus was implored.
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Veitstanz, masculine, ‘St. Vitus's dance’ (Modern High German only), Middle Latin chorea sancti Vîti, thus named because the help of St. Vitus was implored.