Definition of cotillions Cotillions

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cotillions (Noun)
Plural of cotillion.

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cotillions, noun, plural of cotillion.

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Noun Plural: cotillions
cotillion - a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
		cotilion
cotillion - a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
		cotilion

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cotillion (Noun)
A bold dance performed in groups of eight where ladies lift their skirts to display their ankles.
cotillion (Noun)
The music regulating the cotillion.
cotillion (Noun)
A coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship.
cotillion (Noun)
A kind of woollen material for women's skirts.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

cotillion (n.)
A brisk dance, performed by eight persons; a quadrille.
cotillion (n.)
A tune which regulates the dance.
cotillion (n.)
A kind of woolen material for women's skirts.
cotillion (n.)
A formal ball.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

cotillion
ko-til′yun, Cotillon, ko-ti′yong, n. a brisk dance by eight persons. [Fr.,—cotte, a coat—Low L. cotta, a tunic. See Coat.]

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cotillion, noun, singular of cotillions.

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