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cotillion

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co·til·lion also co·til·lon  (k-tlyn, k-)
n.
1. A formal ball, especially one at which young women are presented to society.
2.
a. A lively dance, originating in France in the 18th century, having varied, intricate patterns and steps.
b. A quadrille.
c. Music for these dances.
[French cotillon, from Old French, petticoat, diminutive of cote, coat; see coat.]
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Noun1.cotillioncotillion - a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
cotilion
formal, ball - a lavish dance requiring formal attire
2.cotillion - a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
cotilion
ballroom dance, ballroom dancing - any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom


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When the cotillion was over the old count in his blue coat came up to the dancers.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Look,' sez I, 'at the disgrace he brings upon a high-toned, fash'nable girl, at whose side he's walked and danced, and passed rings, and sentiments, and bokays in the changes o' the cotillion and the mizzourka.
Devil's Ford by Harte, Bret View in context
The set in which they found themselves was composed of English, and Amy was compelled to walk decorously through a cotillion, feeling all the while as if she could dance the tarantella with relish.
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