This is the 7757th most frequent Dutch word.
dienden
"Dienden" is the past tense plural form of the verb "dienen," which means "served" or "were serving."
Here, 'dienden' is the past tense of 'dienen', which means to serve, in the context of serving one's country.
De soldaten dienden hun land met trots.
The soldiers served their country with pride.
In this context, 'dienden' refers to the act of serving food or dishes to guests.
Ze dienden het gerecht met zorg aan de gasten.
They served the dish to the guests with care.
Here, 'dienden' is used in the sense of serving a specific purpose or function as evidence.