- 2. [Of North America.] Mink, minx (Mustela vison).
Polemic, Polemical, a.
- 1. Controversial, disputative.
- 2. Disputatious.
Polemic, Polemist, n. Disputant, controversialist.
Polemics, n. pl. Controversy (especially on theological subjects), disputation, contest.
Polestar, n.
- 1. North star, polar star, loadstar, Polaris.
- 2. Guide, cynosure, guiding star.
Policy, n.
- 1. Administration, management, government, rule, mode of management, course of action.
- 2. Cunning, art, address, skill, prudence, shrewdness, worldly wisdom, stratagem, discretion.
- 3. Wisdom, wit, acumen, shrewdness, astuteness.
Polish, v. a.
- 1. Burnish, furbish, levigate, rub up, brighten, make glossy.
- 2. Refine, civilize, make elegant.
Polish, n.
- 1. Lustre, brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, splendor.
- 2. Grace, refinement, accomplishment, elegance.
Polished, a.
- 1. Burnished, made bright or glossy, smooth, glossy, bright, shining.
- 2. Refined, accomplished, cultivated, elegant, polite.