From Proto-Germanic *þiudiskaz, "folk":
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The English word "Dutch" is derived from the Middle Dutch word "duutsch". Old English itself had the related word "þeod", meaning "people, race or nation", which derives from Proto Germanic "*theudo". Originally this word was used to indicate all continental Germanic people who spoke a West Germanic language, but was later restricted to the Dutch language and the Dutch people.
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Famous quotes containing the word dutch:
“The French courage proceeds from vanitythe German from phlegmthe Turkish from fanaticism & opiumthe Spanish from pridethe English from coolnessthe Dutch from obstinacythe Russian from insensibilitybut the Italian from anger.”
—George Gordon Noel Byron (17881824)
“Tis probable Religion after this
Came next in order; which they could not miss.
How could the Dutch but be converted, when
The Apostles were so many fishermen?
Besides the waters of themselves did rise,
And, as their land, so them did re-baptize.”
—Andrew Marvell (16211678)
“Too nice is neighbors fool.”
—Common Dutch saying, trans by Johanna C. Prins.