Quadrille
A four couple dance composed of five parts.
“Save your first dance for Lord Rakespur.”
“But the first dance is always a quadrille.”
“Well, you can’t waltz with the man. A quadrille is racy enough. And long besides.”
“But what if Lord Rakespur tries anything…racy?”
“In front of the other three couples you will be dancing the quadrille with? I think not. And if he is willing to risk a rakish move, perhaps he’d be willing to dance down the aisle as well. The perfect plan.”
Merriam-Webster
A square dance for four couples made up of five or six figures chiefly in 6/8 and 2/4 time; also : music for this dance
Wikipedia
An historic dance performed by four couples in a square formation, a precursor to traditional square dancing. It is also a style of music.
Anne
Quadrille was also a card game played with four people (partnered) with the 8’s, 9’s and 10’s removed.
