Cotillion

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A formal ball, especially one at which young women are presented to society.
  • n. A lively dance, originating in France in the 18th century, having varied, intricate patterns and steps.
  • n. A quadrille.
  • n. Music for these dances.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A bold dance performed in groups of eight where ladies lift their skirts to display their ankles
  • n. The music regulating the cotillion.
  • n. A coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship
  • n. A kind of woollen material for women's skirts.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A lively French dance, originated in the eighteenth century, for two, eight, or even more performers, and consisting of a variety of steps and figures; specifically, an elaborate series of figures, often known in the United States as the german. The term is now often used as a generic name for several different kinds of quadrille.
  • n. Music arranged or played for a dance.
  • n. A black-and-white woolen fabric used for women's skirts.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
  • n. a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
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