redowa

American  

[red-uh-wuh, -vuh] / ˈrɛd ə wə, -və /

noun

1. a Bohemian dance in two forms, one resembling the waltz or the mazurka, the other resembling the polka.

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redowa British  

/ ˈrɛdəvə, -wə /

noun

1. a Bohemian folk dance similar to the waltz

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Etymology

Origin of redowa

1855–60; < French rédowa or German Redowa < Czech rejdovák, derivative of rejdovat to steer, wheel about

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Example Sentences

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redowa

“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

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

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

Then the redowa begins, and Charley returns and carries her off.

From A Terrible Secret by May Agnes Fleming

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

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