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RIDOTTOS
Noun
ridottos
plural of ridotto
Source: Wiktionary
RIDOTTO
Ri*dot"to, n. Etym: [It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See Redoubt.]
Definition: A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, -- held generally on fast eves. Brande & C. There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets. Walpole.
Ri*dot"to, v. i.
Definition: To hold ridottos. [R.] J. G. Cooper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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