quadrille
quadrille¹
Definition
qua·drille (kwə dril′, kwä-)
noun
- a square dance of French origin, consisting of several figures, performed by four couples
- music for this dance
Etymology: Fr, orig., one of four groups of horsemen participating in certain exercises < Sp cuadrilla, dim. < cuadro, four-sided battle square < L quadra, a square: see quadric
quadrille²
Definition
qua·drille (kwə dril′, kwä-)
quadrille³
Definition
qua·drille (kwə dril′, kwä-)
adjective
marked with intersecting lines to form squares or rectangles
Etymology: Fr quadrillé < quadrille, a square < Sp cuadrillo, a small square: see quadrille
quadrille
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- dance: I opened it by dancing a quadrille with Flavia: then I waltzed with her.
Modifies a noun
- band: As we passed Langley Burrell Church we heard the strains of the quadrille band on the ice at Draycot.
quadrille Quotes
Most English talk is a quadrille in a sentry box.
Browse dictionary entries near quadrille
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- quadrennium
- quadrennial
