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Polar Circles – Pollan
Polar Circles
two imaginary circles of the earth parallel to the equator, the one N. and the other S. distant 23 28' from either pole.
Polar Forces
in physics, forces that are developed and act in pairs with opposite tendencies, as in magnetism , electricity, etc.
Polder
in Holland and Belgium a tract of land below the level of the sea, or nearest river, which, being originally a morass or lake, has been drained and brought under cultivation.
Pole
in astronomy, one of the two points in which the axis of the earth is supposed to meet the sphere of the heavens; one of the fixed points about which the stars appear to revolve.
Pole
MAGNETIC. See MAGNETISM.
Pole
PERCH, or ROD, a measure of length containing 16½ feet or 5½ yards.
Sometimes the term is used as a superficial measure, a square pole denoting 5½ × 5½ yards, or 304 square yards.
Police
a system of judicial and exties of a government, state, or community the quiet and good order of society; the to maintain public order and liberty, and POLECAT
Polemics
the art or practice of controversy or disputation; controversy; controversial writings, especially on mat ters of divinity or theology. controversial writings, especially on mat-
Political Parties
division of people in a State marked off by the particular views they hold as to the public of the people at large.
Polka
a well known dance, the music to which is in ½ time, with the third in each bar, the fourth beat is always a rest, the three steps performed on the three first beats of every bar.
Pollack
Gadus pollachius, a common fish on British coasts, belonging to the cod, haddock, and whiting genus. It is about the size of the coal-fish, is active in habit, and is frequently caught.
The lower jaw projects beyond the upper, and there is no barbel. In Scotland and in some parts of Ireland it is called lythe.
Pollan
or POWAN, Coregonus pollan, from the Irish Lakes, somewhat resembling a herring (Clupea harengus), but with a remarkably short head and deep body.