Category:Ridotto

Ri*dot"to, n. Etym: [it., fr. Ll. reductus a retreat. See redoubt.]

Defn: a favorite italian public entertainment, consisting of music And dancing, -- held generally on fast eves. Brande & c. There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets. Walpole.

Ridotto Ri*dot"to, v. i.

Defn: to hold ridottos. [r.] J. G. Cooper.