noun

polecat

Polecat (noun) means any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae.

noun

Any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae.

Notably, the European polecat, Mustela putorius.

A base or despicable person; a wretch.

A tubular device used to support lights on a set.

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Etymology

From Middle English polcat, pulkat, of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Middle English *pole, *poule (“hen”), from Old French poule (“hen”) + Middle English cat. Compare English foulmart.

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What is the meaning of polecat?

"polecat" (noun) means any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae.

What are the different meanings of polecat?

"polecat" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several long-bodied mammals of the subfamilies Mustelinae and Ictonychinae, both in the weasel family Mustelidae; 2. Notably, the European polecat, Mustela putorius; 3. A base or despicable person; a wretch.