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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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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 Samuel Hopkins Adams

"No, Waldemar, I really cannot forgive you for this," said the lady, in reproachful tones.

From Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner

"I minding mine own business!" echoed Waldemar; "I have been engaged in that of Prince John, our joint patron."

From Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott

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

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

If you love me, life will always be beautiful in my eyes; and, Count Waldemar, I can work for you—I can help you, be it ever so little.

From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida

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