wedde

Wedde is a Dutch term with at least two distinct meanings. As a noun, wedde refers to a fixed regular payment or stipend, such as a salary or allowance historically paid to officials, soldiers, or clergy. In modern Dutch, the term is largely archaic or literary, and terms like loon or salaris are more common for contemporary wages. The word appears in historical documents, legal texts, and discussions of public administration to denote a regular remuneration.

Wedde is also the name of a village in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. It lies near the German border along the Westerwoldse Aa and is part of the municipality of Oldambt. The village is notable for the Wedderborg, a medieval fortress dating from the 14th century, which today functions as a museum and cultural site. The surrounding area is rural and historically agricultural, with a landscape typical of the Dutch countryside.

Administratively, Wedde was the seat of the former municipality of Bellingwedde; following a municipal reorganization it became part of Oldambt. The settlement and its landmarks attract visitors interested in medieval architecture, Dutch rural history, and cycling routes along the river.