Definition 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.