dutchman

noun dutch·man \ˈdəch-mən\

Definition of DUTCHMAN

capitalized

a archaic : a member of any of the Germanic peoples of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Low Countries

b : a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands

c : a person of Dutch descent

d : german 2a, b

: a device for hiding or counteracting structural defects

14th century

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