krakowiak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of krakowiak
1885–90; < Polish, derivative of Kraków Cracow
Example Sentences
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Recently the mayor of Burien, Lucy Krakowiak, paid to mass-mail a brochure to Burien residents with a burning question:
From Seattle Times
But the “Rondo à la Krakowiak,” the Fantasy on Polish Airs and the “Là ci darem” Variations are all rarities.
From New York Times
According to the city attorney’s office, approval was incumbent on a majority vote, and two council members — Edgar and Mayor Lucy Krakowiak — left the meeting without voting.
From Seattle Times
Mayor Lucy Krakowiak did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
From Seattle Times
Krakowiak and Edgar did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
From Seattle Times
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