Guilder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɪldə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guilder is a noun meaning The former currency unit in the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents.
Meaning
The former currency unit in the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents.
More Meanings
- The former currency unit in Suriname, divided into 100 cents.
- The current currency unit in the islands of the Caribbean Netherlands, divided into 100 cents.
- Obsolete spelling of gilder (“one who gilds”).
Example Sentences
On the Spuy is a good Dutch Inn, called the Hoff van Utrecht. The Price is a Gilder a Day, or a Shilling for the Dinner only.
[N]one ſhall be choſen to be a Commiſſioner in the Court at Amſterdam, vnleſſe he put ſix thouſand gilders ſtocke of his owne in the ſaid Companie; [...]
A lady ſhould, indeed, ſtudie her face, when wee thinke ſhee ſleepes: nor, when the dores are ſhut, ſhould men bee inquiring, all is ſacred within, then. [...] you ſee guilders will not worke, but inclos'd. They muſt not diſcouer, how little ſerues, with the helpe of art, to adorne a great deale.
Word Forms
- guilders
Synonyms for guilder
Depending on context, synonyms include gulden, florin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gulden, florin, rupee, rupiah, shield, stiver.
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