gulden

noun

gul·​den ˈgül-dən  ˈgu̇l- 

plural guldens or gulden

1

: the basic monetary unit of the Netherlands until 2002

2

: the basic monetary unit of Suriname until 2004

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gulden

noun

gul·​den ˈgül-dən  ˈgu̇l- 

plural guldens or gulden

: the basic unit of money of the Netherlands until 2002