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Episode 186: A Dutch Treat

The History of English Podcast

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How did Anglo–Dutch rivalry shape language?

Kevin discusses pejorative 'Dutch' phrases (double Dutch, Dutch courage) and how rivalry left lasting idioms like Dutch treat.

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