Where does “cotillion” come from?
cotillion (English) comes from French cotillon, from French cotte, from Middle French cotte, from Old French cote, from Frankish kotta, from Proto-Germanic kuttô, from Proto-Indo-European gudnó-.
cotillion (English): A bold dance performed in groups of eight where...
Definitions
- A bold dance performed in groups of eight where...
Ancestry of “cotillion”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | cotillon | petticoat; cotillion, cotillon; party novelties |
| 2 | French | cotte | coat, tunic; petticoat; overalls |
| 3 | Middle French | cotte | — |
| 4 | Old French | cote | Alternative form of cotte; coat, robe, tunic,... |
| 5 | Frankish | kotta | coat |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | kuttô | cowl, woolen cloth, coat |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | gudnó- | — |