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- adjective Of or pertaining to the
Poles , or toPoland . - noun The Polish language.
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Examples
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This clip shows his way with Chopin — the arrangement, combining the "Minute" Waltz and the A-flat Polonaise, is an abomination, but it's Chopin's notes, for the most part, and Liberace shows some nice limpid fingerwork as well as a real feel for the style.
Homage to Walter Busterkeys Matthew Guerrieri 2007
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This clip shows his way with Chopin — the arrangement, combining the "Minute" Waltz and the A-flat Polonaise, is an abomination, but it's Chopin's notes, for the most part, and Liberace shows some nice limpid fingerwork as well as a real feel for the style.
Archive 2007-05-01 Matthew Guerrieri 2007
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"The Polonaise is beginning," murmured Madame Morenski.
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This dress was laced from top to bottom in front, and bore some resemblance to that called Polonaise, still worn by children in Scotland of the lower rank.
A Legend of Montrose 2008
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The Polish have a breadcrumb treatment known as Polonaise topping, where they brown breadcrumbs in butter and put them on top of cooked vegetables usually, cauliflower being a particular favourite.
At My Table 2007
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This dress was laced from top to bottom in front, and bore some resemblance to that called Polonaise, still worn by children in Scotland of the lower rank.
A Legend of Montrose 1871
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The Polonaise is a dignified promenade, with which German balls invariably commence.
Vivian Grey Benjamin Disraeli 1842
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This dress was laced from top to bottom in front, and bore some resemblance to that called Polonaise, still worn by children in Scotland of the lower rank.
A Legend of Montrose Walter Scott 1801
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Langer, who rearranged the manuscript with loving care, interweaving different compositions from Weber, as for instance his "Invitation a la valse", and his "Polonaise", which are dexterously introduced into the ballet of the second act.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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"Polonaise," exclaimed the little lady, amid a wild whoop of laughter.
The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp Katherine Stokes
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