{"era":"current","word":"carole","meaning":"an archaic spelling of carol, especially a joyful song or festive round dance","children":[{"era":"1200s","word":"carole","meaning":"round dance accompanied by singing","children":[{"era":"1200s","word":"choraula","meaning":"a dance to the flute","children":[{"era":"classical","word":"khoraulēs","meaning":"flute player for a choral dance","children":[{"era":"classical","word":"khoros + aulein","meaning":"\"chorus\" + \"to play the flute\"","children":[],"language":"Greek"}],"language":"Greek"}],"language":"Medieval Latin"}],"language":"Old French"}],"language":"Modern English"}