guilder

guil·der (gil′dər)

noun

the former basic monetary unit of the Netherlands, superseded in 2002 by the euro
the basic monetary unit of Suriname
a former coin of Germany, Austria, etc.

Etymology: ME gilder, altered < MDu gulden: see gulden

The currency unit of the Netherlands, comprised of 100 cents, and Suriname.

Converse of object

cost: Mistake number 3. Martin's entry cost 80 guilders, with 50 back for return of the chip and mine was just 15 guilders.
receive: He received 400 guilders, more than triple his organist's annual salary.
pay: For this he was paid 38 guilders on 11 May 1626.

Adjective modifier

Dutch: The Dutch guilder fell against the pound by about the same amount ( from 3.1 to 3.6 ).

Modifies a noun

coin: There are currently two versions of guilder coins in circulation.

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