The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Reel \Reel\ (r[=e]l), n. [Gael. righil.]
   A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the
   music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.
   [1913 Webster]

   Virginia reel, the common name throughout the United States
      for the old English "country dance," or contradance
      (contredanse). --Bartlett.
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