1
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
2
: a device for hiding or counteracting structural defects
Examples of dutchman in a Sentence
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As a dutchman living in Italy you must be consumed by the surrounding cultural influences and the country’s rich art history.
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Nargess Banks, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021
The dutchman will be keen to preserve his teams dominant start to their Champions League campaign with another win against a youthful and exuberant Chelsea side.
—SI.com, 21 Oct. 2019
Nargess Banks, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021
The dutchman will be keen to preserve his teams dominant start to their Champions League campaign with another win against a youthful and exuberant Chelsea side.
—SI.com, 21 Oct. 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of dutchman was
in the 14th century
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“Dutchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dutchman. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Dutchman
noun
Dutch·man
ˈdəch-mən
1
: a person born or living in the Netherlands
2
: a person of Dutch ancestry
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