dutchman

Etymology
From. Attested mainly in the US from the late 19th century.

Noun

 * 1)  A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece, shaped such that it fills as exactly as possible a void or cavity that is to be repaired.
 * 2) A flaw or void repaired with such a piece.
 * 3)  A cloth strip attached to a flat to conceal a joint.
 * : a

Translations

 * Finnish: korjauspala
 * French: