Definition of Poussette

1. n. A movement, or part of a figure, in the contradance.

2. v. i. To perform a certain movement in a dance.

Definition of Poussette

1. Noun. A movement, or part of a figure, in the contradance. ¹

2. Verb. To perform a certain movement in a dance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Poussette

1. [v -SETTED, -SETTING, -SETTES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poussette

poursuits
pourtraict
pourtraicts
pourtray
pourtrayed
pourtraying
pourtrays
pourveyance
pourveyances
pous
pousada
pousadas
pousse
pousse-cafe
pousses
poussette (current term)
poussetted
poussettes
poussetting
poussie
poussies
poussin
poussins
poustie
poustinia
poustinias
poustinik
pout
pouted
pouter

Literary usage of Poussette

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Ontario Reports: Containing Reports of Cases Decided in the Queen's by Ontario High Court of Justice, Ontario, High Court of Justice (1885)
"There is no evidence that poussette is a purchaser for value, and it is not to lie ... The conveyance to the defendant poussette on the 24th of July and the ..."

2. The Ontario Law Reports: Cases Determined in the Court of Appeal and in the by Ontario High Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, Law Society of Upper Canada (1907)
"It was argued that as the letter of revocation was addressed "AP poussette, KC," and not to him "as secretary of the company," that notice of the revocation ..."

3. A Guide to Modern Opera: Description & Interpretation of the Words & Music by Esther Singleton (1909)
"Javotte and poussette have been leading you a pretty hard life, it seems! ... A fig for poussette!" "Then you are free? Oh, Guillot, I beg you not to take ..."

4. The Ontario Weekly Reporter and Index-digest by Ontario (1907)
"It was argued that, as the letter of revocation was addressed "AP poussette, KC," and not to him as secretary of the company, notice of the revocation could ..."

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