gulden

noun

gul·​den ˈgül-dən How to pronounce gulden (audio) ˈgu̇l- How to pronounce gulden (audio)
plural guldens or gulden
1
: the basic monetary unit of the Netherlands until 2002
2
: the basic monetary unit of Suriname until 2004

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots), from Middle Dutch gulden florijn golden florin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gulden was in the 15th century

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“Gulden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gulden. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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gulden

noun
gul·​den ˈgül-dən How to pronounce gulden (audio) ˈgu̇l- How to pronounce gulden (audio)
plural guldens or gulden
: the basic unit of money of the Netherlands until 2002
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