Pennsylvania Dutch
noun/ˌpenslveɪniə ˈdʌtʃ/
/ˌpenslveɪniə ˈdʌtʃ/
- the Pennsylvania Dutch[plural] a group of people originally from Germany and Switzerland who settled in Pennsylvania in the 17th and 18th centuriesCultureThe Pennsylvania Dutch are descended from German (not Dutch) Protestant religious groups. They include the Amish, Mennonites and Moravians. They have a strict, simple way of life, wear plain black clothes and do not use machines, including cars. They are known for making beautiful furniture which is carved or painted with designs of flowers, birds, etc.
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- [uncountable] a type of German mixed with English spoken by the Pennsylvania Dutch
Word OriginDutch from German Deutsch ‘German’.
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