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Nolder
The term Nolder refers to any member of the Ancient Order of Nolderfolk. The order is thought to have originated in the North Veldt region of Southern Africa during the Bronze Age with the rise of tool-making capability amongst the indigenous population. During the Renaissance, the dwindling population of Nolders are thought to have migrated to eastern England, centred around what is now known as Norfolk. The latter days of the order saw the few remaining families of the Nolderfolk re-settling in the counties of Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.

Latter Day Nolders
As of 2020, there are just 4 remaining Nolder families known to be in existence, though it is possible that others are still out there - future advances in DNA technology could reveal this. Rumours that Noddy Holder may have had secret links to the order have never been verified, though it seems possible that his musical talent may have influenced the order.

Etymology
The baffling array of contenders for the origin of the term Nolder leaves much doubt. Whether it comes from their homeland of the North Veldt or their interim settlement in Norfolk is moot, but current thinking is that the order's strict policies around the practice of 'welding denial' may be the real stem. Whilst members are actively encouraged to learn and use welding skills for commercial purposes, they are forbidden to use them in their homes and must, if questioned, deny that they have any such skills. It is thought therefore that the phrase "I'm not a real welder" may have over time been contracted to "Nolder".