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Obwalden

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[awp-vahl-duhn] / ˈɔpˌvɑl dən /

noun

  1. one of the two divisions of the canton of Unterwalden, in central Switzerland. 189 sq. mi. (490 sq. km). Sarnen.


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The deputies of Obwalden and those of the Reformed cities still gave each other short words and exchanged sullen looks, when they met at the Federal Diet.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

In 1798 the abbot lost all his temporal powers, and his domains were annexed to the Obwalden division of Unterwalden, but in 1803 were transferred to the Nidwalden division.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

A number of the parties most deeply implicated escaped punishment by fleeing to Obwalden.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

It was hoped that their language would, for this reason, be less offensive in Obwalden.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

One Sunday in June, some of the leaders, instigated by persons from Obwalden, called together a general assembly of the people.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

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