HOLLANDER

Netherlander, Dutchman, Hollander

(noun) a native or inhabitant of Holland

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Hol"land*er, n.

1. A native or one of the people of Holland; a Dutchman.

2. A very hard, semi-glazed, green or dark brown brick, which will not absorb water; -- called also, Dutch clinker. Wagner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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