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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