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Nov 8, 2009
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Dutch•man



Pronunciation: (duch'mun), [key]
n.,
pl. -men.

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.

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