'Cotillion' definitions:

Definition of 'cotillion'

From: WordNet
noun
A ball at which young ladies are presented to society [syn: cotillion, cotilion]
noun
A lively dance originating in France in the 18th century [syn: cotillion, cotilion]

Definition of 'Cotillion'

From: GCIDE
  • Cotillon \Co`til`lon"\ (k[-o]`t[-e]`y[^o]N" or k[-o]`t[-e]l`-; 277), Cotillion \Co*til"lion\ (k[-o]*t[i^]l"y[u^]n), n. [F. cotillon, fr. OF. cote coat, LL. cotta tunic. See Coat.]
  • 1. A brisk dance, performed by eight persons; a quadrille. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A tune which regulates the dance. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A kind of woolen material for women's skirts.
  • 4. A formal ball, especially one at which debutantes are first presented to society. [1913 Webster +PJC]