cotillion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
    cotilion.
  2. noun a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
    cotilion.

WordNet

Co`til`lon", Co*til"lion noun (Also<
  • Cotillon
  • Cotillion
)
Etymology
F. cotillon, fr. OF. cote coat, LL. cotta tunic. See Coat.
Definitions
  1. A brisk dance, performed by eight persons; a quadrille.
  2. A tune which regulates the dance.
  3. A kind of woolen material for women's skrits.

Webster 1913