Polka
Pronunciation : Pol"ka
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Pol. Polka a Polish woman: cf. F. & G. polka.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913