gulden

noun gul·den \ˈgül-dən, ˈgu̇l-\

plural guldens or gulden

Definition of GULDEN

: the basic monetary unit of the Netherlands until 2002

: the basic monetary unit of Suriname until 2004

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Middle English (Scots), from Middle Dutch gulden florijn golden florin

First Known Use: 15th century

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