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From: Mike Herlihy <mikeh@mph.mv.com>
Subject: Etymology of "polka dot"?
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Someone at work was wondering, and of course it bothers
us all now...


Most interesting guess:

Dots placed on the floor to teach steps of the dance.
Any chance this is true?


Mike Herlihy
