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
Perhaps they are even dancing the polka and redowa in those airy, well-lighted rooms.
From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Fuller, Margaret
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 Hartley, Cecil B.
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 Stoddard, Elizabeth
I made no reply, but fanned myself, neither looking at the moon, nor upon the redowa, nor upon any thing.
From Lemorne Versus Huell by Stoddard, Elizabeth
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