Stuyvesant

[ stahy-vuh-suhnt ]

noun

1. Peter, 1592–1672, Dutch colonial administrator in the Americas: last governor of New Netherlands 1646–64.

Stuyvesant

/ ˈstaɪvɪsənt /

noun

1. StuyvesantPeter?16101672MDutchPOLITICS: colonial administrator Peter. ?1610–72, Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland (later New York) (1646–64)

Example Sentences

"Now we have two families that's missing someone from the holidays," a Bedford-Stuyvesant resident told a local news station.

From The Daily Beast

Imagine a conversation that goes: “Mommy, why did they start bringing in things beyond the test to decide who goes to Stuyvesant?”

From The Daily Beast

So sayeth Mike Tyson, the menacing and troubled warrior from the mean streets of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

From The Daily Beast

I met him briefly at an event he attended with Kelly and Mayor Michael Bloomberg in Bedford-Stuyvesant back in April.

From The Daily Beast

He told police that he was just coming from a baby shower at the Sugar Hill Club in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

From The Daily Beast

Although Stuyvesant had but one leg, he was a brave man, and wanted the people to resist.

From Project Gutenberg

Hadyn Stuyvesant smiled at the practical little being his arm still so comfortingly encircled.

From Project Gutenberg

He dont look much as he did eighteen years ago, does he, Mr. Stuyvesant?

From Project Gutenberg

Well, look out for old Baltie, and now I must take my little fellow-worker home, said Mr. Stuyvesant.

From Project Gutenberg

Lead him up beside us, Pringle, ordered Mr. Stuyvesant smiling his consent to Jean.

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