schottische

noun schot·tische \ˈshä-tish, shä-ˈtēsh\

Definition of SCHOTTISCHE

: a round dance resembling a slow polka

: music for the schottische

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German, from schottisch Scottish, from Schotte Scotsman; akin to Old English Scottas Scots

First Known Use: 1849

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