Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From the name of Poland + -er. Compare early modern German polender.
Definition of Polander in US English:
Polander
nounˈpəʊləndə
A native or inhabitant of Poland, a Pole.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From the name of Poland + -er. Compare early modern German polender.