/pohl"keuh, poh"keuh/ , n. , pl. polkas , v. , polkaed, polkaing .
n.
1. a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin, with music in duple meter.
2. a piece of music for such a dance or in its rhythm.
v.i.
3. to dance the polka.
[ 1835-45; polka Polish woman, polak Pole ]