Pertaining to Poland, a country of Europe, or to its inhabitants.
noun.
The language of the Poles.
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Same as Polish checkers.
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A highly ornamental breed of the domestic hen, characterized especially by the large globular crest, and in most varieties having also a full muff or beard.
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Smoothness of surface, produced either by friction or by the application of some varnish, or by both means combined.
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A substance used to give smoothness or to help in giving smoothness to any surface. See French polish, varnish-polish, etc., below.
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Smoothness; regularity; elegance; refinement; especially, elegance of style or manners.
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A liquid application prepared by dissolving gum-shellac in alcohol, or an imitation of this. It is applied with a sponge or rag, and the surface is then rubbed very thoroughly, the operation being usually repeated two or three times.
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The paste by which such a polish is produced.
To make smooth and glossy, as a surface of marble, wood, etc., whether by rubbing or by coating with varnish, etc., or in both ways.
Figuratively, to render smooth, regular, uniform, etc.; remove roughness, inelegance, etc., from; especially, to make elegant and polite.
To beat; chastise; punish.
Synonyms To burnish, furbish, brighten, rub up.
To civilize.
To become smooth; receive a gloss; take a smooth and glossy surface.
Figuratively, to become smooth, regular, uniform, elegant, or polite.