Dutchman

Dutchman
/duch"meuhn/, n., pl. Dutchmen.
1. a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
2. (l.c.) Building Trades. a piece or wedge inserted to hide the fault in a badly made joint, to stop an opening, etc.
3. Theat. a narrow strip of canvas to conceal the join between two flats.
4. Slang (sometimes offensive). a German.
[1350-1400; ME; see DUTCH, MAN1]

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