Category:Polonaise

Po`lo*naise", a. Etym: [f. polonais, polonaise, polish.]

Defn: of or pertaining to the poles, or to poland. [written also Polonese.]

Polonaise Po`lo*naise", n. Etym: [written also polonese and polonoise.]

1. The polish language.

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

3. (mus.)

Defn: 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.