De Witt
noun
Jan 1625–72, Dutch statesman.
De Witt
American
[duh wit]
/ də ˈwɪt /
noun
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Jan 1625–72, Dutch statesman.
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a male given name: from the Flemish family name meaning “white.”
de Witt
British
/ də ˈwɪt /
noun
Example Sentences
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How did it feel to win the election after just a few months of campaigning, following the death of state Sen. Rocky De Witt, especially being in a deeply Republican district?
From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025
County Superior Court Judge Susan J. De Witt declined to release Matarico, who remains jailed in lieu of $590,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
In our view, Supervisors Rocky De Witt, Jeremy Taylor and Marty Pottebaum made the right decision at the board’s Feb. 20 meeting when they voted to reinstate a ban on weapons throughout the courthouse.
From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2018
Karnes, De Witt, and Gonzales Counties – the dark blue cluster Northeast of La Salle on the map – all also have high oil production and income inequality.
From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2016
De Witt, Jan, Grand-Pensionary of Holland, celebrated as a statesman and for his tragical end, was the son of Jacob de Witt, burgomaster of Dort, and was born in 1625.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various
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