Steuben

[ stoo-buh n, styoo-, stoo-ben, styoo-; German shtoi-buh n ]

/ ˈstu bən, ˈstyu-, stuˈbɛn, styu-; German ˈʃtɔɪ bən /

noun

Frie·drich Wil·helm Lu·dolf Ger·hard Au·gus·tin von

[free-drikh vil-helm loo-dawlf geyr-hahrt ou-goo s-teen fuh n] /ˈfri drɪx ˈvɪl hɛlm ˈlu dɔlf ˈgeɪr hɑrt ˌaʊ gʊsˈtin fən/, 1730–94, Prussian major general in the American Revolutionary army.

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Examples from the Web for steuben

The hussars were directed to mount upon such straggling horses as they could find, and patrol in Steuben's wake.
History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia|Charles Campbell
Lafayette, being joined by Steuben and his forces, had about four thousand men under him, one half of whom were regulars.
The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving|Washington Irving
Efforts are being made to foil ustwo Spanish onions were seen in Steuben Junction, loitering near post office.
Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol|Percy Keese Fitzhugh
Steuben thanked him for his generous offer, but said his determination was fixed.
Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence Vol. 2 of 2|Elizabeth S. Kite

The river was broad and unfordable, and Steuben was in possession of all the boats.
History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia|Charles Campbell