STADTHOLDER


Meaning of STADTHOLDER in English

[ 'stadˌhəʊldə , 'stat- ]

(also stadholder )

■ noun historical the chief magistrate of the United Provinces of the Netherlands.

Derivatives

~ship noun

Origin

C16: from Du. stadhouder 'deputy', from stad 'place' + houder 'holder'.

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