cotillion

English - Turkish

Definition of cotillion in English Turkish dictionary

kadril tipinde dans

{i} kotilyon dansı

müzik/dans

(isim) kotilyon dansı

English - English

Definition of cotillion in English English dictionary

The music regulating the cotillion

A bold dance performed in groups of eight where ladies lift their skirts to display their ankles

{n} a kind of light French dance

a ball at which young ladies are presented to society

A tune which regulates the dance

a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century a ball at which young ladies are presented to society

a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century

A kind of woolen material for women's skirts

A brisk dance, performed by eight persons; a quadrille

{i} type of formal dance

A bold dance performed in groups of eight where ladies lift their skirts to display their ankles!

Hyphenation

co·til·lion

Etymology

() French Approx 1750. cotillon: petticoat to cotillion : cotillion. Said to be derived from the (then) popular song “Ma commere, quand je danse, Mon cotillion va-t-il bien”