initiary

But when the dancing began, and he had secured the fair hand of Mrs. M'Catchley for the initiary quadrille, his courage and presence of mind returned to him; and, seeing that many people whom he had not received at all seemed to enjoy themselves very much, he gave up the attempt to receive those who came after, -- and that was a great relief to all parties.

My Novel — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

But when the dancing began, and he had secured the fair hand of Mrs. M'Catchley for the initiary quadrille, his courage and presence of mind returned to him; and, seeing that many people whom he had not received at all seemed to enjoy themselves very much, he gave up the attempt to receive those who came after, -- and that was a great relief to all parties.

My Novel — Volume 05 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838