The Collaborative International Dictionary
Bunder \Bun"der\, n. [Pers. bandar a landing place, pier.] A boat or raft used in the East Indies in the landing of passengers and goods. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
n. 1 a type of surfboat used in India 2 a unit of measurement for land area used in the Low Countries
Wikipedia
A bunder is a unit of area in the Low Countries (Belgium and the Netherlands).
In the Netherlands, it was frequently used in the Achterhoek, Twente, and some parts of Drenthe to estimate areas of land, particularly in agriculture. Traditionally it had different values in different regions, but since the adoption of the metric system it has been defined to be equal to one hectare.
In Belgium, a bunder was used as unit of area in the part of the country historically belonging to the Holy Roman Empire (i.e. east of the Scheldt). In general, one bunder was 1/12 of a mansus. During the French occupation (1796–1815) the old measurement standards were accurately converted to the metric system. A general standard like the one in the Netherlands (1 bunder = 1 hectare) has never been adopted in Belgium.
Usage examples of "bunder".
Cugel and Bunderwal followed, one to each side, and made ready to render judgment.
Soldinck, gray-haired and stern-faced, stood beside an octagonal table while Bunderwal sat on a couch upholstered in maroon plush.
I am consulting Bunderwal on matters of importance and I can spare only a moment or two.
Unfortunately, a single post is open at the moment, that of supercargo aboard the Galante, for which I already have a qualified applicant, namely Bunderwal.
Cugel turned to Soldinck: "At last and we are lucky in this Bunderwal's style, which consists of slander and vituperation, can be contrasted with my own dignity and restraint.
If indeed you hire Bunderwal as under-clerk, I suggest that all locks be reinforced, for the better protection of your valuables.
He relinquished his chair to another and went to stand behind Bunderwal, in order to study the manner in which Bunderwal conducted his play.
After winning ten terces, Bunderwal declared that he wanted no more gaming for the evening.
Cugel summoned the serving boy and spoke behind his hand, out of Bunderwal's hearing.
The boy turned at a signal from Bunderwal who also initiated a short muttered conversation.
Displeased with Cugel's maneuver, Bunderwal sought to distract his own champion by treading on his toe and causing an altercation, which might have persisted for a goodly period, had not Cugel interceded and pulled Bunderwal back to his chair.
Cugel and Bunderwal hastened to follow the two champions: through the yard and out to an illuminated shed where a trough fixed to a masonry wall served the needs of the inn's patrons.
His friend, Bunderwal's erstwhile champion, spoke through clenched lips: "I stand behind the accusation!
Glancing along the wall I noticed my friend Bunderwal and signaled to him, whereupon Master Chernitz set up an embarrassing outcry, and made infamous hints!
Cugel returned to the common room and resumed his place beside Bunderwal.