Ridotto
Pronunciation : Ri*dot"to
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See Redoubt.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ri*dot"to
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To hold ridottos. [R.] J. G. Cooper.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913