Guilder: meaning, definitions and examples
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guilder
[ หษกษชldษr ]
historical currency
The guilder was a unit of currency used in the Netherlands and its colonies, as well as in some neighboring countries. It was historically divided into 100 cents. The name 'guilder' originates from the Dutch word 'gulden', which means 'golden' in reference to the gold coins minted by the Dutch in the Middle Ages. The guilder was replaced by the euro in 2002, marking the end of its long-standing use in Dutch monetary history.
Synonyms
Dutch currency, gulden.
Examples of usage
- I exchanged my dollars for guilders when I visited the Netherlands.
- The old guilder notes are now considered collector's items.
- During the 17th century, the guilder was a strong currency in Europe.
Translations
Translations of the word "guilder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น guilder
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Gulden
๐ฎ๐ฉ guilder
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะปัะดะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ guilder
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใซใใผ
๐ซ๐ท guilder
๐ช๐ธ guilder
๐น๐ท gilder
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบููุฏุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ gulden
๐ธ๐ฐ gulden
๐จ๐ณ ๅคๅฐ็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ guilder
๐ฎ๐ธ gilder
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณัะปัะดะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gilder
๐ฒ๐ฝ guilder
Etymology
The term 'guilder' is derived from the Dutch word 'gulden', which means 'golden'. This name was originally used for a gold coin that was minted in the Netherlands during the late Middle Ages. The guilder became widely recognized as a unit of currency, especially during the Golden Age of Dutch trade in the 17th century. The currency was influential in the economy of the Netherlands and was also used in various forms in its colonies. Over the centuries, the guilder underwent several changes, including the introduction of silver and paper guilder notes. The guilder remained the official currency until the Netherlands adopted the euro in 2002, which was part of a larger movement towards European monetary integration.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,405 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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