n. See Low German. [German (translation of Dutch Platduits, Low German) : platt, low, flat (from Middle Dutch plat, from Old French; see PLATE) + German Deutsch, German (from Middle High German diutsch, from Old High German diutisc, of the people; see teutā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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