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.)
Defn: 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.
POLL
Poll, n. Etym: [From Polly, The proper name.]
Defn: A parrot; — familiarly so called.
POLL
Poll, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: One who does not try for honors, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman. [Cambridge Univ., Eng.]
POLL Poll, n. Etym: [Akin to LG. polle the head, the crest of a bird, the top of a tree, OD. pol, polle, Dan. puld the crown of a hat.]
1. The head; the back part of the head. "All flaxen was his poll." Shak.