Gelderland

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

noun

a province in E Netherlands. 1,965 sq. mi. (5,090 sq. km). Capital: Arnhem.

Also called Guelders.

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How to use Gelderland in a sentence

Numerous representatives from all the States but two—Gelderland and Overyssel—had already taken their places.
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From Mary of Gelderland, the queen regent, she purchased the promise of help at the price of surrendering Berwick.
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In 1233 the place came into the possession of the dukes of Gelderland and received the status of a town in 1247.
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Another favourite dish, especially in Overyssel and Gelderland, is 'Kruidmoes.'
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We had a glorious week of it in Gelderland under his direction; but there were no adventures worth speaking of.
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British Dictionary definitions for Gelderland

Gelderland

Guelderland

/ (ˈɡɛldəˌlænd, Dutch ˈxɛldərlɑnt) /

noun

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 called: Guelders

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