cotillion

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.

   “Mrs. Hughes now joined them, and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. "I hope I shall have the pleasure of seeing you again soon," said Catherine. "Shall you be at the cotillion ball tomorrow?"”

2. isim The music regulating the cotillion.
3. isim Ellipsis of cotillion ball, a coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship.

   “"Well," I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, "he would do splendidly to lead your cotillon, if you think of having one." / "So you do not dance, Mr. Crocker?" / I was somewhat set back by her perspicuity.”

4. isim A kind of woollen material for women's skirts.
5. fiil To dance the cotillion.