n.1 any of various French dances with elaborate steps, figures, and ceremonial.
2 US a a ballroom dance resembling a quadrille. b a formal ball.
Etymology: F cotillon petticoat, dimin. of cotte f. OF cote COAT
n.1 any of various French dances with elaborate steps, figures, and ceremonial.
2 US a a ballroom dance resembling a quadrille. b a formal ball.
Etymology: F cotillon petticoat, dimin. of cotte f. OF cote COAT
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012