Fleming

/ˈflɛmɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A person from Flanders, a region in present-day Belgium and the Netherlands, or someone who speaks Flemish.

Etymology

From Middle Dutch and Old Frisian origins, referring to the inhabitants of Flanders. The term has been used since medieval times to describe these people and their culture.

Kelly Says

Flemings have a fascinating history—they were master cloth merchants in the Middle Ages and dominated European trade, which is why Flemish art and culture spread across the continent! The region's influence on language, art, and commerce is still visible today.

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