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Waldemar I

American  
[vahl-duh-mahr] / ˈvɑl dəˌmɑr /
Or Valdemar I

noun

  1. the Great, 1131–82, king of Denmark 1157–82.


Waldemar I British  
/ ˈvældɪˌmɑː /

noun

  1. known as Waldemar the Great. 1131–82, king of Denmark (1157–82). He conquered the Wends (1169), increased the territory of Denmark, and established the hereditary rule of his line

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Waldemar, I have heard the most absurd report about you."

From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida

Her voice trembled with anguish as she said,-- "Rise, Waldemar, I entreat you!"

From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

Now, Waldemar, I want you to get the governor on the 'phone and tell him, if he'll follow directions, we'll put the personal liberty bill where the wicked cease from troubling.

From Average Jones by Adams, Samuel Hopkins

"Waldemar, I am sorry for what has happened," he said, frankly holding out his hand.

From Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel by Werner, E.

"Waldemar, I sincerely regret the wrong we have done you in the past," he said, extending his hand.

From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

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