schottische
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schot·tische

noun \ˈshä-tish, shä-ˈtēsh\

Definition of SCHOTTISCHE

1
: a round dance resembling a slow polka
2
: music for the schottische

Origin of SCHOTTISCHE

German, from schottisch Scottish, from Schotte Scotsman; akin to Old English Scottas Scots
First Known Use: 1849

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