Pronunciations (2)
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/pɑl/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/pɒl/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
Proper noun
A diminutive of the female given name Mary.
- Examples
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"A gentleman, please Sir," said the blushing Mary, (or Poll as some unrespective and light-minded persons have misnamed her), and the gentleman entered.
A common pet name for a parrot.
Noun
A disreputable woman.
Usage- UK usage
- Obsolete
- Slang
Proper noun
A surname transferred from the given name.