English

Noun

cotillon ‎(plural cotillons)

1. Alternative form of cotillion
   • 1898, Winston Churchill, chapter 4, in The Celebrity:

     “Well,” I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, “he would do splendidly to lead your cotillon, if you think of having one.” ¶ “So you do not dance, Mr. Crocker?” ¶ I was somewhat set back by her perspicuity.

French

Etymology

From cotte ‎(“dress”) +‎ -illon ‎(“diminutive”) + (alt. -ille + -on).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔtijɔ̃/

Noun

cotillon m ‎(plural cotillons)

1. (archaic) petticoat
2. (dance) cotillion, cotillon
3. (in the plural) party novelties (e.g. paper hats, streamers etc.)

Descendants

• English: cotillon, cotillion

Italian

Noun

cotillon m ‎(invariable)

1. small favour

Norman

Noun

cotillon m ‎(plural cotillons)

1. (Jersey) skirt

Synonyms

• cotelle