Stayman

It was introduced, probably about 1887, by Stayman & Black of Leavenworth.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
It was introduced in 1887 by Stayman & Black of Leavenworth.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
It was introduced by Stayman & Black in 1891 but has not been widely grown.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
Dr. Stayman was a man of great originality and had varied interests.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick

In corroboration of this Stayman reports that it is not found growing native in clayey, limestone soils.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick

British Dictionary definitions for Stayman

Stayman

/ (ˈsteɪmən) /

noun

(in contract bridge) a conventional response in clubs to a partner's opening no-trump bid, as a request for the partner to show any four-card major

Word Origin for Stayman

C20: named after Samuel M. Stayman (1909–94), US bridge expert

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012