polander

Meanings

• noun

  A person who poles a boat or a sled.

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Variants

List of all variants of polander that leads to same result
philander , philandered , philandering , philanders , Knox , Philander Chase Knox , Philander Knox

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'polr' meaning 'pole'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'polander' is also used in the sport of curling to refer to the person who pushes the stone down the ice.

2. In some parts of Sweden, 'polander' is used as a term of endearment for someone from Poland.

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Related Concepts

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1. pole: A long, thin rod used for support or propulsion.

2. rowing: A physical activity involving the use of oars or paddles to propel a boat through water.

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Culture

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In Swedish culture, 'polander' is often used to refer to someone who comes from Poland. This usage is not related to the original meaning of the word.

How to Memorize "polander"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a long pole and using it to propel a boat or a sled.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polander' with the image of a person poling a boat or a sled.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'polander' as 'person-poles-andering'.

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