Not former English usage, but rather an English corruption. The term Dutch most likely came from the English mispronouncing the word "Deutsch" which is the German word for "German." Ladoga Library wrote: > > My understanding is that Pennsylvania Dutch refers to those German-speaking > immigrants to Pennsylvania who came in the 18th Century and their > descendants. "Dutch" in former English usage meant "German." My -- Nancy Hallberg Continuing & Distance Education Penn State 103 Mitchell Building 814-865-5403