redowa
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of redowa
1855–60; < French rédowa or German Redowa < Czech rejdovák, derivative of rejdovat to steer, wheel about
Example Sentences
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“Oh, very! His hair is auburn, not red, and he was very polite, and I had a delicious redowa with him.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
You'll not forget, I hope, Edith," Charley is saying, "that next redowa is mine.
From A Terrible Secret by May Agnes Fleming
I don't care for the redowa, anyway," Medora explained; "and I didn't want to dance with the man that was moving along in my direction to ask me.
From Under the Skylights by Henry Blake Fuller
The polka redowa and the polka mazourka are modifications of this step to different times.
From Manners and Social Usages by Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
"Edmond—Edmond!" cried the lady, as her husband was going, "do you see Joliette and Louise in the redowa yonder?"
From Edmond Dantès by Edmund Flagg
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