POLONAISE

a. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland. [Written also Polonese.]

2.
n.

The Polish language.

3.
n.

An article of dress for women, consisting of a body and an outer skirt in one piece.

4.
n.

A stately Polish dance tune, in 3-4 measure, beginning always on the beat with a quaver followed by a crotchet, and closing on the beat after a strong accent on the second beat; also, a dance adapted to such music; a polacca.

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