E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Quadril’le (2 syl., French)
means a small square; a dance in which the persons place themselves in a square. Introduced into England in 1813 by the Duke of Devonshire. (Latin, quadrum, a square.)
1
Le Pantalon. So called from the tune to which it used to be danced.
2
L’É. From a country-dance called
pas d’été, very fashionable in 1800; which it resembles.
3
La poule. Derived from a countrydance produced by Julien in 1802, the second part of which began with the imitation of a cock-crow.
4
Trenise. The name of a dancing-master who, in 1800, invented the figure.
5
La pastourelle. So named from its melody and accompaniment, which are similar to the vilanelles or peasants’ dances.
