Schottische
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɒˈtiːʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Schottische is a noun meaning A partnered country dance resembling a slow polka, probably of French origin, first introduced in England in 1848.
Meaning
A partnered country dance resembling a slow polka, probably of French origin, first introduced in England in 1848.
More Meanings
- Music for the schottische.
- (intransitive) To dance a schottische.
Example Sentences
I could only schottische a little.
[…] the Schottische is very seldom danced now in its original form[…]
I polked and schottisched with a step peculiar to myself—and the kangaroo.
[…] this abominable German usage we have imported—the polka and the schottish too […]
Word Forms
- schottisches
- schottish
- schottisching
- schottisched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include schottisch, schottish, scotch, hooley, scotia, slide.
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