Chapter Dance to Dante and Beatrice of D by Brewer's Phrase & Fable

Dannebrog or Danebrog. The old flag of Denmark. The tradition is that Waldemar II. of Denmark saw in the heavens a fiery cross which betokened his victory over the Esthonians (1219). This story is very similar to that of Constantine (q.v.), and of St. Andrew's Cross. (See Andrew, St.)
   The order of Danebrog. The second of the Danish orders. Brog means "cloth" or banner.

Dannocks Hedging - gloves. A corruption of Tournay, where they were originally manufactured.

Danse La danse commence la-bas, fighting has broken out yondër.

"Mon Caporal, there is great news: La danse commence la-bas." - Ouida: Under Two Flags, chap. xxv.

   A la danse. On the march.

"The regiment was ordered out a la danse There was fresh war in the interior." - Ouida: Under Two Flags, chap.xxv. (See Dance.)

Dansker A Dane. Denmark used to be called Danskë. Hence Polonius says to Reynaldo, "Inquire me first what Danskers are in Paris." (Hamlet, ii. l.)

Dante and Beatrice - i.e. Beatrice Portinari, who was only eight years old when the poet first saw her. His abiding love for her was chaste as snow and pure as it was tender. Beatrice married a nobleman named Simone de Bardi, and died young, in 1290. Dante married Gemma, of the powerful house of Donati. In the Divina Commedia the poet is conducted first by Virgil (who represents human reason) through hell and purgatory; then by the spirit of Beatrice (who represents the wisdom of faith); and finally by St. Bernard (who represents the wisdom from on high).