stadtholder

[ stat-hohl-der ]

noun

1. stadholder.

Other Words From

• stadtholder·ate stadtholder·ship noun

Example Sentences

His near relation to the Stadtholder and the Prince of Brunswick, is an additional motive to cultivate his friendship.

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Grotius's father, who knew his son was esteemed and even loved by the new Stadtholder, advised him to write to that Prince.

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The choice of a supreme Stadtholder for the Netherlands was the principal matter which still detained him.

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The law, which excluded all foreigners from office, made an exception in the case of the supreme Stadtholder.

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The new Stadtholder did his best; could not, in the short life granted him, do nearly enough.

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