Meaning Of The Word Quadrille

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quadrille
countable noun: A quadrille is a type of old-fashioned dance for four or more couples.

quadrille in American English 1
a square dance of French origin, consisting of several figures, performed by four couples
noun: a square dance for four couples, consisting of five parts or movements, each complete in itself

quadrille in American English 2
a card game, popular in the 18th cent., played by four persons
noun: a card game played by four persons

quadrille in American English 3
marked with intersecting lines to form squares or rectangles
adjective: ruled in squares, as graph paper

quadrille in British English 1
noun: a square dance of five or more figures for four or more couples
verb: to perform this dance

quadrille in British English 2
noun: an old card game for four players

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