Romeo and Juliet

In the beginning of this scene, Lord Capulet welcomes the guest; he makes the statement that "Ladies who have their toes unplagued with corns will have a bout with you." What does he mean by that statement?

Act 1 Scene 5

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He says that whoever refuses to dance with him must have corns on her foot.

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