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Schiedam

[ skhee-dahm ]

noun

  1. a city in SW Netherlands.


Schiedam

/ 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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“It depends very much on the amount of schiedam they have taken aboard,” answered the ancient fisherman.

“Ja, ja,” answered the man at the helm, who like the skipper had been indulging in potations of schiedam.

The materials employed in the distilleries of Schiedam, are two parts of unmalted rye from Riga, weighing about 54 lbs.

Mr. Hersebom brought out a bottle of "schiedam," which he had bought of a Hollander.

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

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