Flying Dutchman
English
/ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/
proper noun
Definitions
- (nautical) A mythical Dutch-flagged ghost clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. In European naval folklore, it was considered to portend bad luck.
Etymology
Compound from English flying + English Dutchman.
Origin
English
Dutchman
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Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- Dutch English
- Dutchman English
- dayflying English
- fly English
- flying English
- flyingly English
- highflying English
- kiteflying English
- non-flying English
- nonflying English
- paraflying English
- fleynge Middle English