Haarlemsche

Haarlemsche is an historical Dutch adjective meaning “of Haarlem” or “related to Haarlem.” It represents an older spelling form of the toponymic adjective, reflecting historical variations in Dutch orthography that used -sche in some contexts and -se in others.

Historically, Haarlemsche appeared in names and titles connected with Haarlem, including the Haarlemsche Courant, a long-running Dutch newspaper founded in Haarlem in the 17th century. The form is now largely confined to historical texts, older signage, and preserved names; in contemporary Dutch, the adjective from Haarlem is typically Haarlemse, while residents of Haarlem are referred to as Haarlemmers.

In modern usage, Haarlemsche survives mainly as a historical artifact of Dutch spelling rather than as a current standard form. The broader topic of related terminology includes the modern demonym Haarlemmer and the standard adjectival form Haarlemse for toponyms derived from Haarlem.