cotillon

It is true she never performed above one or two at most; but what she did, she piqued herself upon executing with a degree of spirit, which made all the operators in cotillon steps, and allemands, 'hide their diminished' heels.

The Old Manor House 1793

The cotillon was a great favourite, and generally closed the evening.

Spanish Life in Town and Country L. Higgin

I saw next that these two were going through the last long-dance of the ball, the cotillon, which is generally varied by an endless number of figures, and the thought darted through my mind, that probably young

The Visionary Pictures From Nordland Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie 1870

The Major, who heard her, and who knew it was not to himself, strenuously declared this could only be for country dances, and therefore would not interfere with a cotillon.

Camilla 2008

Camilla, colouring, related the history of the cotillon; and said, she feared, not knowing how she had been circumstanced, he was displeased.

Camilla 2008

The cotillon was now played, and the preceding bow from the opposite

Camilla 2008

But when Mrs. Berlinton mentioned, that she had been taking some lessons in a cotillon, a universal cry was raised by all her party, to try one immediately.

Camilla 2008

No one called for a country dance; and the few who had wished for it, concluding all chance over when a cotillon was begun, had now retired, or given it up.

Camilla 2008

To Camilla what belonged to pleasantry in this business was of short duration, When the cotillon was over, she saw nothing of Edgar.

Camilla 2008

Camilla was now intent to clear the history of the cotillon; when Mrs. Berlinton approaching, and, with graceful fondness, taking her hand, entreated to be indulged with her society: and, since she meant not to dance, for Edgar had not asked her, and the Major she had refused, she could not resist her invitation.

Camilla 2008