'ballett' definitions:

Definition of 'ballett'

From: GCIDE
  • Ballet \Bal"let`\ (b[a^]l"l[asl]` or b[a^]l"l[e^]t; 277), n. [F., a dim. of bal dance. See 2d Ball, n.]
  • 1. An artistic dance performed as a theatrical entertainment, or an interlude, by a number of persons, usually women. Sometimes, a scene accompanied by pantomime and dancing. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The company of persons who perform the ballet. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Mus.) A light part song, or madrigal, with a fa la burden or chorus, -- most common with the Elizabethan madrigal composers; -- also spelled ballett. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Her.) A bearing in coats of arms, representing one or more balls, which are denominated bezants, plates, etc., according to color. [1913 Webster]