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
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 Fuller, Henry Blake
If you can imagine the Corsair, whirling in a rapid redowa with Medora," Miss Oleander afterward said, "you have Mr. Walraven and myself.
From The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week by Fleming, May Agnes
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 Alcott, Louisa May
"Mademoiselle, you promised me the first redowa," and a young man took Noémi away.
From Renée Mauperin by Hallard, Alys
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