Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun Ballet.
- a rising up onto full point or half point from the flat of the feet.
1825 as a dish; 1930 in ballet, from French relevé, 19th century verbal noun from past participle of relever (see relieve), so, literally “raised up.”
releves
noun Ballet.
1825 as a dish; 1930 in ballet, from French relevé, 19th century verbal noun from past participle of relever (see relieve), so, literally “raised up.”