Waterlander
/ˈwɔːtələndə/Now historical
noun
A native or inhabitant of the area of Waterland, in the north-western Netherlands. In later use also: a member of a Mennonite sect associated with that area. Now historical.
- In 1554 the Mennonites divided into various sects, of which the Waterlanders are generally considered to have been the most liberal..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Grimeston (fl. 1604–1634), translator. From Waterland, the name of a region in North Holland, Netherlands (Dutch Waterland, specific use of waterland, on account of the marshy nature of the region) + -er, ultimately after Dutch (now hist.) Waterlander.
- hangar
- hangarage
- hang around (or round or about)
- hang back
- hang by a thread
- Hangchow
- hangdog
- hanger
- hanger-on
- hang fire
- hang-glide
- hang-glider
- hang-gliding
- hang heavily (or heavy)
- hangi
- hang in
- hanging
- hanging basket
- hanging committee
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- hanging indent
- hanging valley
- hanging wall
- hang in the air
- hang loose