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Schiedam

American  
[skhee-dahm] / sxiˈdɑm /

noun

  1. a city in SW Netherlands.


Schiedam British  
/ sxiːˈdɑm /

noun

  1. a port in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province west of Rotterdam: gin distilleries. Pop: 76 000 (2003 est)

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In its heyday, Schiedam had about 400 distilleries.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021

It’s one of seven mills in Schiedam today, where once there were 24 making flour for distillers and bakers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021

Close to the town of Schiedam, the farm is located in one channel of the “Merwehaven”, a harbour within the sprawling 105 square kilometer port, which handles containers ships from all over the world.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2019

Successively Flushing, Rotterdam, Schiedam, and soon all Zeeland and Holland, with the exception of a few towns, revolted against the duke.

From Belgium From the Roman Invasion to the Present Day by Cammaerts, Emile

What shall I say to this affectionate, as well as polite invitation to dine at Schiedam?

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared