Knickerbocker

[sinclair001]

As far as I know this word describes people from New York City, and is Dutch in source. It would be interesting to know more as per the origin of this word.

 

[Frank06]

Hi,

As far as I know this word describes people from New York City, and is Dutch in source. It would be interesting to know more as per the origin of this word.

Apparently, it goes back to 'knicker' and 'bocker', respectively a marble and the person who bakes them. See here for more information.
Here is an article about the name 'Knickerbacker'.

Groetjes,

Frank