Dutchman

[ duhch-muhn ]

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noun

plural Dutchmen.

a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
(lowercase) Building Trades. a piece or wedge inserted to hide the fault in a badly made joint, to stop an opening, etc.
Theater. a narrow strip of canvas to conceal the join between two flats.
Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used to refer to a German.

Dutchman

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noun

a native, citizen, or inhabitant of the Netherlands
a piece of wood, metal, etc, used to repair or patch faulty workmanship
derogatory.
an Afrikaner

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Sensitive Note

As used to refer to a German, the term Dutchman was originally standard English. But around the time of World War I, it became a slang term of contempt for the enemy. Its use nowadays is still sometimes perceived as insulting.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Dutchman¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; Dutch, man

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Example Sentences

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Some In-N-Out customers were discreetly using a hack to get a discount on one of the chain’s secret menu items, known as the “Flying Dutchman.”

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"When you don't combine them with results it's always hard. There's no negotiation on these standards and I hold everyone accountable on those," the Dutchman said this month.

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He claimed that Piastri had forced him off, but the stewards disagreed and gave the Dutchman his penalty, which he served at his pit stop.

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Although the Australian was quicker in both the second and third sectors, the Dutchman had done enough to grab pole.

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But while the Dutchman went on to seal his fourth title in a row, Red Bull lost out to McLaren in the constructors' championship, eventually dropping behind Ferrari and finishing third.

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