rijksdaalder

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌrɛi̯ksˈdaːl.dər/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A Dutch coin worth guilders.
  • (historical) A coin used until the decimalization of 1816 worth 50 stuivers rather than 30 (daalder).

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish rijk (rich, realm, empire, kingdom, full of, rich in, domain, monarchic state, abundant) + Dutch, Flemish daalder.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

daalder

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