noun. A formal ball, especially one at which young women are presented to society.

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noun. A lively dance, originating in France in the 18th century, having varied, intricate patterns and steps.

noun. A quadrille.

noun. The music for these dances.

noun. A lively French dance, originated in the eighteenth century, for two, eight, or even more performers, and consisting of a variety of steps and figures; specifically, an elaborate series of figures, often known in the United States as the german. The term is now often used as a generic name for several different kinds of quadrille.

noun. Music arranged or played for a dance.

noun. A black-and-white woolen fabric used for women's skirts.

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

noun. The music regulating the cotillion.

noun. A coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship

noun. A kind of woollen material for women's skirts.

noun. a ball at which young ladies are presented to society

noun. a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century

"The cotillion was the ruling dance; the plain waltz and hop waltz came in for their share of favor."