Dutch lunch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Dutch lunch
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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At eleven o'clock Pettingill's studio opened its doors to the "Little Sons" and their guests, and the last "Dutch lunch" was soon under way.
From Brewster's Millions by McCutcheon, George Barr
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