poussette

[ poo-set ]

noun

1. a dance step in which a couple or several couples dance around the ballroom, holding hands, as in country dances.

verb (used without object)

, pous·set·ted, pous·set·ting.

1. to perform a poussette, as a couple in a country dance.

poussette

/ puːˈsɛt /

noun

1. a figure in country dancing in which couples hold hands and move up or down the set to change positions

verb

1. intr to perform such a figure

Word History and Origins

Origin of poussette¹

1805–15; < French, equivalent to pouss ( er ) to push + -ette -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of poussette¹

C19: from French, from pousser to push