How to Spell cotillion

cotillion

cotillion - noun

  • A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.
  • The music regulating the cotillion.
  • Ellipsis of cotillion ball; a coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship.
  • A kind of woollen material for women's skirts.
Source: Free Dictionary
"1797 Mrs. Hughes now joined them, and asked Miss Tilney if she was ready to go. "I hope I shall have the pleasure of seeing you again soon," said Catherine. "Shall you be at the cotillion ball tomorrow?" Jane Austin Northanger Abbey (written 1797 first published 1818) Chapter 10."

Usage examples

A cotillion is a formal ball or fancy dance party. You might learn about this in history class when studying old traditions.

SpellingJoy score for cotillion

SpellingJoy Gematria

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251

Letter Values

C
6
O
15
T
21
I
9
L
13
L
13
I
9
O
15
N
17

Common misspellings

cotilion, cotillion, cotillion

Word family

cotillions