Old Dutch

American  

noun

1. the Dutch language before c1100. OD, OD., O.D.

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Old Dutch British  

noun

1.  OD.  the Dutch language up to about 1100, derived from the Low Franconian dialect of Old Low German See also Franconian

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Example Sentences

Humpty Dumpty operates as a subsidiary of a company called Old Dutch Foods, a snack manufacturer that mainly distributes chips and pretzels across the Midwest, New England, and Canada.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2022

For instance, the iconic handmaid uniforms of bright red cloaks and white bonnets that obscure their faces were inspired by the image on a container of Old Dutch Cleanser.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2019

For instance, the iconic handmaid uniforms of bright red cloaks and white bonnets that obscure their faces were inspired by the image on a container of Old Dutch Cleanser.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2019

In fact willow flowers are called “catkins” — a botanical term derived from the Old Dutch word for kitten, “katteken,” basically a long inflorescence packed with many tiny flowers.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2018

It went on from fehida in Old English to become “feud,” and fokken in Old Dutch.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas