POLONAISE
polonaise
(noun) a woman’s dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
Polonaise
Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.
Proper noun
Polonaise
The Polish language.
Etymology
Noun
polonaise (plural polonaises)
(dance) A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
(music genre) Music for this dance.
A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
A short overcoat bordered with fur.
(cooking) A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
synonym of Polish bed
Verb
polonaise (third-person singular simple present polonaises, present participle polonaising, simple past and past participle polonaised)
(intransitive) To dance the polonaise.
Source: Wiktionary
Po`lo*naise", a. Etym: [F. polonais, polonaise, Polish.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland. [Written also Polonese.]
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.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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