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
The schottische, hop-waltz, redowa, varsovienne, cellarius, and so forth, have had their day, and are no longer danced in good society.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Cecil B. Hartley
She showed him her ball book with demure satisfaction when he strolled instead of rushed up to claim her for the next, a glorious polka redowa.
From Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Sir Everard gave it up and went in search of Miss Hunsden, and was accepted by that young lady for a redowa.
From The Baronet's Bride by May Agnes Fleming
When a furious redowa set in which cut our conversation into rhythm he pushed up the window and said, "Look out."
From Lemorne Versus Huell by Elizabeth Stoddard
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