hollander

plural hollanders

1. alternativeAlternative form of Hollander (“Hollander beater, machine for producing paper pulp”).

   The first operation (in making paper) is performed by two machines, called the half-hollander and the whole-hollander

   1889, Johannes Rudolf Wagner, William Crookes, Handbook of Chemical Technology

plural Hollanders · alternative Hollender

1. A native or inhabitant of Holland (historical province in the Netherlands).
2. archaicA Dutch person.

   Hollanders are not a nation to rob another of its property, but desire to live in friendship with all people, and trade with them.

   1658, Jan van Riebeeck, Precis of the Archives of the Cape of Good Hope

   Synonyms: Dutchman//Dutchwoman

3. A very hard, semi-glazed, green or dark brown brick, which will not absorb water.

   Synonyms: Dutch clinker

4. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of Hollander beater.

   The first operation (in making paper) is performed by two machines, called the half-hollander and the whole-hollander

   1889, Johannes Rudolf Wagner, William Crookes, Handbook of Chemical Technology

5. A Dutch rabbit.

plural Hollanders · alternative Hollender

1. A surname.