Meaning Of Polonaise

a.

Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.

n.

The Polish language.

n.

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

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.