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Old 12-01-2009, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think 'Dutch' as in 'Pennsylvania dutch' is a mispronunciation of 'Deutsch', which is German.
You're absolutely right - I googled!
:oops: :-D They were fleeing from persecution by the French! :-D Here's a link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Dutch

The language is Germanic in origin and as you say, the word 'Dutch' is a corruption of 'Deutsch' - the link explains everything in more detail for anyone whose interested! :-D
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