often capitalized
: a cotton or linen fabric in plain weave usually heavily sized or glazed and used for window shades, bookbinding, and clothing
Word History
Etymology
Middle English holand, from Holand, county in the Netherlands, from Middle Dutch Holland
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of holland was
in the 14th century
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Cite this Entry
“Holland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holland. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Geographical Definition
Holland
geographical name
Hol·land
ˈhä-lənd
1
city in western Michigan on Lake Michigan population 33,051
2
medieval county of the Holy Roman Empire bordering on the North Sea, now forming the North Holland and South Holland provinces of the Netherlands
Biographical Definition
Holland 1 of 2
biographical name (1)
Hol·land
ˈhä-lənd
John Philip 1840–1914 American (Irish-born) inventor
Holland
2 of 2biographical name (2)
Sir Sidney George 1893–1961 prime minister of New Zealand (1945–57)
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