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PRONUNCIATION OF DUTCH COURAGE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUTCH COURAGE

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Dutch courage is a noun.
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WHAT DOES DUTCH COURAGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dutch courage

"Dutch courage" or "liquid courage" refers to courage gained from intoxication from alcohol. Originally the phrase 'Dutch courage' referred to the courage that results from indulgence in Dutch gin, but 'Dutch courage' can also refer to the gin itself. In 1650 Franciscus Sylvius, a Dutch doctor, created Dutch gin in an attempt to create a diuretic medicine. This was then used by soldiers in the Thirty Years' War by English troops and was an instant success for its believed warming properties on the body in cold weather and its calming effects before battle. Because of the effects of Dutch gin English soldiers fighting in the Dutch Republic in the 17th century apparently called the drink "Dutch Courage". After the Thirty Years' War English troops returned home with 'Dutch Courage'. Gin became popular in England after King William III, better known as William of Orange, allowed unlicensed gin production and at the same time imposed a heavy duty on all imported spirits. Soon gin distillation took place in England. The gin produced in England was different from the original Dutch version because the distillers did not have the original recipe.

Definition of Dutch courage in the English dictionary

The definition of Dutch courage in the dictionary is false courage gained from drinking alcohol. Other definition of Dutch courage is alcoholic drink.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUTCH COURAGE

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Dutch cap
Dutch disease
Dutch doll
Dutch door
Dutch East Indies
Dutch elm
Dutch elm disease
Dutch gold
Dutch Guiana
Dutch guinea pig
Dutch hoe
Dutch master
Dutch mattress
Dutch medicine
Dutch metal
Dutch New Guinea
Dutch oven
Dutch Reformed Church

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUTCH COURAGE

accourage
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coverage
discourage
effleurage
encourage
enfleurage
entourage
garage
harbourage
murage
overencourage
pasturage
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Star of Courage
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Synonyms and antonyms of Dutch courage in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Dutch courage» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUTCH COURAGE

Find out the translation of Dutch courage to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Dutch courage from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Dutch courage» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

荷兰人的勇气
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

coraje holandés
570 millions of speakers

English

Dutch courage
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डच साहस
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الشجاعة الهولندية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Голландский мужество
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coragem holandesa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডাচ সাহসিকতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

courage puisé dans l´alcool
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keberanian Belanda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dutch Courage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オランダの勇気
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

네덜란드어 용기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wani Walanda
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

can đảm của Hà Lan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டச்சு தைரியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डच धैर्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

içkiden gelen cesaret
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coraggio olandese
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Holenderski odwaga
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

голландський мужність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

curaj olandez
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ολλανδικά θάρρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Nederlandse moed
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

holländska mod
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Dutch mot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Dutch courage

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUTCH COURAGE»

The term «Dutch courage» is regularly used and occupies the 96.282 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUTCH COURAGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Dutch courage

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUTCH COURAGE»

Discover the use of Dutch courage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Dutch courage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dutch Courage
This riveting story conveys a grave social message about drug addiction, alcoholism, parental neglect and dysfunctional relationships. Twenty-three year old Simon is in his final year at the university.
A. M. Clarke, 2009
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Dutch Courage and Other Stories
TABLE OF CONTENTS DUTCH COURAGE TYPHOONOFFTHE COAST OF JAPAN THE LOST POACHER THE BANKS OF THE SACRAMENTO CHRIS FARRINGTON: ABLE SEAMAN TO REPEL BOARDERS AN ADVENTURE IN THE ...
Jack London, 2014
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Dutch Courage
A Max Rydal Military Mystery - The truth must be told; blinkers removed from eyes.
Elizabeth Darrell, 2010
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Early American Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
D333 Dutch courage 1809 Irving History 2.152: It was not a murderous weapon . . . but a little sturdy stone pottle, charged to the muzzle with a double dram of true Dutch courage. 1813 Weems Drunkard 76: One of the fools, in taking his dose ...
Bartlett Jere Whiting, 1977
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Gin: A Global History
In this book, Lesley Jacobs Solmonson journeys into gin’s past, revealing that this spirit has played the role of both hero and villain throughout history.
Lesley Jacobs Solmonson, 2012
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Write On!: The No-Nonsens Guide to Professional Writing
courage to ask her out' is legitimate, because the term 'dutch courage' is descriptive rather than specific, but just to confuse things, you could also write it as 'Dutch courage' and be correct. If you're more comfortable with this form, make sure ...
Martin Gurdon, 2008
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Rational Decisions
... until we study Bayes' rule in section 7.4. 7.3 Dutch Books Old wars between the English and the Dutch are commemorated by various pejorative sayings. A Dutch uncle is someone who keeps a mistress. Dutch courage is found in a bottle ...
Ken Binmore, 2008
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Knickerbocker, Or, New York Monthly Magazine
The appeal made to old Dutch courage and loyalty, will not be made in vain. The honors shewn by royal decree and popular enthusiasm to the memory of the gallant Lieutenant Van Spyk, who in the combat of October, 1830, of the citadel and ...
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Knickerbacker, Or, New-York Monthly Magazine
The appeal made to old Dutch courage and loyalty, will not be made in vain. The honors shewn by royal decree and popular enthusiasm to the memory of the gallant Lieutenant Van Spyk, who in the combat of October, 1830, of the citadel and ...
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The Knickerbocker; Or, New-York Monthly Magazine
The appeal made to old Dutch courage and loyalty, will not be made in vain. The honors shewn by royal decree and popular enthusiasm to the memory of the gallant Lieutenant Van Spyk, who in the combat of October, 1830, of the citadel and ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUTCH COURAGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Dutch courage is used in the context of the following news items.
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10 years of 'Coast'
Dutch courage. We opened the film above the surging sluices of the Oosterscheldedam, a sea defence that makes the Thames Barrier look like ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Great gin revival at San Francisco's upcoming Whitechapel
This early gin hopped over to England with William of Orange and gained the nickname “Dutch courage.” And when war with France resulted in ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Haute Couture Paris: John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier and a tale of …
Dutch courage: Meet Viktor and Rolf. If created with an artistic forethought, a piece of clothing can be art. It's all about what the creator intended. «The Independent, Jul 15»
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The man who feels no pain
DUTCH courage” is an old saying that refers to the increased strength or confidence you get from drinking alcohol. Well this guy is Dutch and ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
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Diary of a "Fake" Cancer Patient - a Leap of Faith
It's very true what they say about dutch courage & it really didn't help that July seemed so very far away that in my slightly woozy state, I didn't ... «Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, Jul 15»
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Barbarians in the temple of Dionysus
History establishes that “Dutch courage” is difficult to sustain. The negotiating strategy of the Syriza government has been built around the ... «The Asian Age, Jul 15»
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Cardiff and Utrecht: The joy and dread of cycling
... a makeshift plant pot. Maybe I will give it a go on the streets of Cardiff - once I have plucked up some Dutch courage - alcohol free - of course. «BBC News, Jul 15»
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The 8 Most Common Gin Styles and the Best Bottles to Buy
This eventually led to the phrase "Dutch Courage". Gin's popularity took off in 1688 when the Dutch William of Orange assumed the English ... «Eater, Jul 15»
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Spanish moss isn't from Spain (and it's not moss)
Dutch courage suggests that the courage you show comes from alcohol. A Dutch uncle is someone not related to you but who feels free to ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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THE WARRIOR'S CODE
Full of drink and Dutch courage by this stage, Simon insisted that we both were members, for years in fact, and how dare the Summer Bay Diner ... «Derry Now, Jun 15»

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