quadrille
1a square dance for four couples, consisting of five parts or movements, each complete in itself.
the music for such a dance.
Origin of quadrille
1Words Nearby quadrille
Other definitions for quadrille (2 of 3)
a card game played by four persons.
Origin of quadrille
2Other definitions for quadrille (3 of 3)
ruled in squares, as graph paper.
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How to use quadrille in a sentence
On the other hand, be careful that you do not engage yourself twice for the same quadrille.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyThen the cream came, and I found myself in the same set of a quadrille with his honour.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonA quadrille party in the next room, Mrs. Bonfoy, Lady Ely, &c.: we are impatient.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward GibbonShe too caught the vision, and launched off in a well-remembered quadrille.
A Confederate Girl's Diary | Sarah Margan DawsonSeeing that a longer discussion would intensify the absurdity of his position, he yielded at last and returned to the quadrille.
Brother Jacques (Novels of Paul de Kock, Volume XVII) | Charles Paul de Kock
British Dictionary definitions for quadrille (1 of 2)
/ (kwɒˈdrɪl, kwə-) /
a square dance of five or more figures for four or more couples
a piece of music for such a dance, alternating between simple duple and compound duple time
Origin of quadrille
1British Dictionary definitions for quadrille (2 of 2)
/ (kwɒˈdrɪl, kwə-) /
an old card game for four players
Origin of quadrille
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