Cotillion

[kə'tɪljən] or [ko'tɪljən]

(noun.) a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century.

(noun.) a ball at which young ladies are presented to society.

Edited by Elena--From WordNet

(n.) A brisk dance, performed by eight persons; a quadrille.

(n.) A tune which regulates the dance.

(n.) A kind of woolen material for women's skirts.

(n.) A formal ball.

Typed by Agatha

n. a brisk dance by eight persons.

Edited by Barrett

One sits out a cotillion--why not sit out a train? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.

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