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. Ri*dot"to, v. i. Defn: To hold ridottos. [R.] J. G. Cooper.