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Definition of Polly
1. n. A woman's name; also, a popular name for a parrot.
Definition of Polly
1. Proper noun. A female given name, nickname for Mary created by rhyming with Molly. ¹
2. Proper noun. A common pet name for a parrot. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polly
1. a type of mineral water [n POLLIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Polly
Literary usage of Polly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Representative British Dramas: Victorian and Modern by Montrose Jonas Moses (1918)
"Will you help me with the dress, Polly? [They sit, ESTHER upper end, ... Polly,
I don't like this; it brings back memories. Polly [going to table and ..."
2. Representative British Dramas, Victorian and Modern by Montrose Jonas Moses (1918)
"by bestowing a merit — to continue the favour — Polly [who has kissed ESTHER two or
... Will you help me with the dress, Polly? [They sit, ESTHER upper end, ..."
3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1912)
"What makes folks call you Polly, I wonder ?" Polly stood gazing, fascinated by
the bright face of Great-grandmother in her pretty ball dress, ..."
4. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1888)
"It was sold, and purchased by Polly Palmer. The sale was confirmed by the court,
and, on January 4, f 3500 to Polly Palmer, on lots 1 and 3 in said block No ..."
5. The Works of Robert Burns by Robert Burns (1839)
"LOVELY Polly STEWART. Tune—" Ye're welcome, Charlie Stewart." O LOVELY Polly
Stewart! O charming Polly Stewart f There's not a flower that blooms in May ..."
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