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
Her perfumed skirts brushed him as she flew by in the redowa, but she never looked up.
From Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel 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
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
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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