Hameln
a city in N central Germany, on the Weser River: scene of the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
- Also Ham·e·lin [ham-uh-lin]. /ˈhæm ə lɪn/.
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How to use Hameln in a sentence
The town of Hameln was infested with rats, which swarmed everywhere and drove the people mad.
Curiosities of Christian History | Croake JamesAfter travelling for some hours, we arrived at Hameln camp, where we were to stay the night.
On the right of the British line | Gilbert NobbsPresently, all the little children of Hameln came running out of the houses and followed him.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume II (of 2) | Carl EngelAt all events, there are villages in that country in which the people speak the same language as in Hameln.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume II (of 2) | Carl EngelThen the inhabitants of Hameln rejoiced greatly, as after a victory over a powerful enemy.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume II (of 2) | Carl Engel
British Dictionary definitions for Hameln
/ (German ˈhaːməln) /
an industrial town in N Germany, in Lower Saxony on the Weser River: famous for the legend of the Pied Piper (supposedly took place in 1284). Pop: 58 902 (2003 est): English name: Hamelin (ˈhæməlɪn, ˈhæmlɪn)
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