All 5 Uses of
Dutch
in
The Mill on the Floss
- If he had not carried in his pocket a parcel of sugar-candy and a small Dutch doll for little Laura, there would have been no ray of expected pleasure to enliven the general gloom.†
Chpt 2.3 *
- She was a tiny woman, with the general physiognomy of a Dutch doll, looking, in comparison with Bob's mother, who filled up the passage in the rear, very much like one of those human figures which the artist finds conveniently standing near a colossal statue to show the proportions.†
Chpt 6.4
- "Bob is at home, then?" said Maggie, recovering herself, and smiling at the bashful Dutch doll.†
Chpt 6.4
- It was a Dutch vessel going to Mudport, the English mate informed him, and, if this wind held, would be there in less than two days.†
Chpt 6.13
- But at least they had Dutch cleanliness, which makes all other inconveniences tolerable; and the boat cushions were spread into a couch for Maggie on the poop with all alacrity.†
Chpt 6.13
Definition:
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(Dutch) the people of the Netherlands (including Holland); or relating to them (including the name of their language)editor's notes: Many people refer to the Netherlands as Holland -- which is more accurately the most populous region of the Netherlands. The Netherlands is best known for having 25% of its land below sea level.