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cotillion
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun cotillion has 2 senses
- cotillion(n = noun.event) cotilion - a ball at which young ladies are presented to society; Array is a kind of ball, formal
- cotillion(n = noun.act) cotilion - a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century; Array is a kind of ballroom dance, ballroom dancing
CIDE DICTIONARY
cotillion, n. [F. cotillon, fr. OF. cote coat, LL. cotta tunic. See Coat.].
- A brisk dance, performed by eight persons; a quadrille. [1913 Webster]
- A tune which regulates the dance. [1913 Webster]
- A kind of woolen material for women's skirts.
- A formal ball, especially one at which debutantes are first presented to society. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cotillion, n.
1 any of various French dances with elaborate steps, figures, and ceremonial.
2 US a a ballroom dance resembling a quadrille. b a formal ball.
1 any of various French dances with elaborate steps, figures, and ceremonial.
2 US a a ballroom dance resembling a quadrille. b a formal ball.
Etymology
F cotillon petticoat, dimin. of cotte f. OF cote COAT
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