schottische

noun

schot·​tische ˈshä-tish How to pronounce schottische (audio)
shä-ˈtēsh
1
: a round dance resembling a slow polka
2
: music for the schottische

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of schottische was in 1849

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Cite this Entry

“Schottische.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schottische. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

schottische

noun
schot·​tische ˈshät-ish How to pronounce schottische (audio)
shä-ˈtēsh
: a slow dance with steps similar to those of a polka
also : music for this dance
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