guilder

noun

guil·​der ˈgil-dər How to pronounce guilder (audio)
: gulden

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As this sweeping history points out, however, the greenback is only the latest in a centuries-long series of global currencies, including the Dutch guilder and the British pound sterling, whose statures have risen and fallen with the fortunes of their issuers. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 The short film takes us on a journey through history introducing us to past monarchs like Beatrix of the Netherlands on the guilder. Gail Fletcher, National Geographic, 28 June 2019 Official recognition made both of these things possible, and Adams was able–after gaining official recognition from the state–to secure a loan of five million guilder. Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 19 Apr. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gylder, gyldren, modification of Middle Dutch gulden

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Guilder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guilder. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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