ETYM Old Eng. polete, Old Fren. polete, French poulette, dim. of poule a hen, from Latin pullus a young animal, a young fowl. Related to Foal, Poult, Poultry, Pool stake.
Young hen usually less than a year old.
Young hen.
1. Jeune poule.
2. Jeune femme.
3. Terme d'affection envers une femme.