See Also: coterie(dictionary)
coterie(dictionary)

coterie (iou)



coterie noun. E18.
[French (in Old French = tenants holding land together), ult. from Middle Low German kote COTE noun1: see -ERY.]
A small exclusive group with common interests; esp. a select social group. E18.
M. Drabble She found herself elected to an honorary membership of the fastest, smartest..coterie.
A meeting of such a group. E19.