n. A dancer who twirls and performs stunts with a lightweight baton, whether as a solo, in a group of majorettes, or in the company of a marching band.
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n. a female baton twirler who accompanies a marching band
n. a female drum major
Word Usage
"A majorette is a mere twirler of batons (certainly not a major activity), and a governess governs only the romper room."