Gelderland

[ gel-der-land; Dutch khel-duhr-lahnt ]

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noun

Gelderland

/ ˈɡɛldəˌlænd; ˈxɛldərlɑnt /

a province of the E Netherlands: formerly a duchy, belonging successively to several different European powers. Capital: Arnhem. Pop: 1 960 000 (2003 est). Area: 5014 sq km (1955 sq miles) Also calledGuelders

Numerous representatives from all the States but two—Gelderland and Overyssel—had already taken their places.

From Mary of Gelderland, the queen regent, she purchased the promise of help at the price of surrendering Berwick.

In 1233 the place came into the possession of the dukes of Gelderland and received the status of a town in 1247.

Another favourite dish, especially in Overyssel and Gelderland, is 'Kruidmoes.'

We had a glorious week of it in Gelderland under his direction; but there were no adventures worth speaking of.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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