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Kaiser Bill /ˌkʌɪzə ˈbɪl/nounA nickname for: Wilhelm I, emperor of Germany (1871–88), or (usually) Wilhelm II, emperor of Germany (1888–1918). Now historical.- Frequently with reference to the First World War (1914–18), during which Wilhelm II became the principal target of anti-German sentiment in Britain, and which ended with his dethronement and the dissolution of the German Empire..
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Morning Republican (Little Rock, Arkansas). From Kaiser + Bill, pet form of the male forename William, after the names of Kaiser Wilhelm I, emperor of Germany 1871–88, and Kaiser Wilhelm II. |