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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

Many of the Oberlanders, who were in Interlachen, saw the arrival of the men of Obwalden with concern, knowing their cause would be rather endangered than promoted by them.

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

The latter sought advice from their neighbors of Obwalden, who, on their part, very willingly came forward and tried to gain over their allies to the support of the Oberlanders.

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