ridotto Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ri*dot"to noun

Etymology

It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See Redoubt.

Definitions

1. A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, -- held generally on fast eves. Brande & C.

   There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets. Walpole.

Ri*dot"to intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To hold ridottos. R. J. G. Cooper.