Definition of "quadrilles" []

• Plural form of quadrille. (noun)

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• ""A dull old game," she is irreverently terming the quadrilles -- that massing together of inelegant movements so dear to the bucolic mind -- that saving clause for the old maids and the wall-flowers; when a little change of position shows her the double quartette on the right hand side of the magnificent ballroom."
• "We did not see Guy among the dancers, who were now forming in a somewhat confused square, in order to execute a new dance called quadrilles, of which Miss Grace Oldtower was to be the instructress."
• "Mr. Brady was very much esteemed as a composer, being the author of many fine pieces of music, such as quadrilles, polkas, waltzes, marches, and songs."