744. _carole_, a dance; orig. a dance in a ring, accompanied with song.
Hence, in l. 745, the verb _carolen_, to sing, in accompaniment to a dance
of this character. In Rob. of Brunne's Handlyng Synne, 9138, there is a
description of a company carolling 'hand in hand.' And see below, ll.
759-765, 781; Book Duch. 849.