Waldemar I

American  

[vahl-duh-mahr] / ˈvɑl dəˌmɑr /

Or Valdemar I

noun

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

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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

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Waldemar I

"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

I like that old man, Waldemar, I do, uncommonly.

From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida

He became the intimate friend and counsellor of his sovereign Waldemar I, who appointed him Archbishop of Lund.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various

"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

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

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