Fleming
/ˈflɛmɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Flemings
Meaning · English
A native or inhabitant of Flanders in Belgium.
Noun
Examples
, Episode 12, The Cyclops
--And our eyes are on Europe, says the citizen. We had our trade with Spain and the French and with the Flemings before those mongrels were pupped, Spanish ale in Galway, the winebark on the winedark waterway.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “Fleming” mean?
A native or inhabitant of Flanders in Belgium.
Is “Fleming” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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