POLKAING

Verb

polkaing

present participle of polka

Source: Wiktionary


POLKA

Pol"ka, n. Etym: [Pol. Polka a Polish woman: cf. F. & G. polka.]

1. A dance of Polish origin, but now common everywhere. It is performed by two persons in common time.

2. (Mus.)

Definition: A lively Bohemian or Polish dance tune in 2-4 measure, with the third quaver accented. Polka jacket, a kind of knit jacket worn by women.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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