Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A variety of velveteen, or cotton velvet, apparently a superior quality of fustian.

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  • proper noun rather rare A male given name.

Etymologies

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Borrowed from German or North European Waldemar in the 19th century.

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  • I've never known a Waldemar

    I never hope to see one

    But I can tell you anyhar

    I'd rather see than be one.

    August 17, 2015