(n)11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849), Syn.James Polk, President Polk, James K. Polk, James Knox Polk
n. [ Pol. Polka a Polish woman: cf. F. & G. polka. ] 1. A dance of Polish origin, but now common everywhere. It is performed by two persons in common time. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Mus.) A lively Bohemian or Polish dance tune in 2-4 measure, with the third quaver accented. [ 1913 Webster ]
Polka jacket, a kind of knit jacket worn by women. [ 1913 Webster ]