Dutchman

English

/ˈdʌtʃmən/

noun
Definitions
  • A Dutch man; a man from the Netherlands.
  • A man of Dutch descent.
  • (US) A male Pennsylvania German.
  • (archaic) A male German.
  • (South Africa) A male white Afrikaner.

Etymology

Suffix from English Dutch (inferior, a poor substitute).

Origin

English

Dutch

Gloss

inferior, a poor substitute

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