Stewart

[stoo-ert, styoo-]

noun

Du·gald

[doo-guh ld, dyoo-] /ˈdu gəld, ˈdyu-/, 1753–1828, Scottish philosopher.

James MaitlandJimmy, 1908–97, U.S. actor.

Potter,1915–85, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1958–81.

a river in central Yukon Territory, Canada, flowing from the Mackenzie Mountains W to the Yukon River. 331 miles (533 km) long.

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for stewart

Contemporary Examples of stewart

Changing public opinion, of course, will be the work of a generation or maybe two, but kudos to Stewart for getting it started.
The Democrats’ Black Hole—and What They Can Do About It
Michael Tomasky
December 31, 2014
Mullins quotes Stewart from an interview with Rolling Stone.
David Gregory's 'Meet the Press' Eviction Exposed in Washingtonian Takedown
Lloyd Grove
December 23, 2014
She starts running, then cut: she's across the field and Stewart has caught up with her.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days
David Freeman
December 13, 2014
Jonathan Moore, who secured the $1.7 million settlement in the Stewart case, is representing them.
Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem
Marlow Stern
December 4, 2014
According to Kostick, while awaiting a van to transport Stewart to the nearest police station, his mood changed.
Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem
Marlow Stern
December 4, 2014

Historical Examples of stewart

He turned lightly at this to Mr. Stewart, and began conversation again.
In the Valley
Harold Frederic
"Ay, you two were friends before ever you came to us, dear," said Mr. Stewart.
In the Valley
Harold Frederic
"No more," interposed Mr. Stewart, frowning and lifting his finger.
In the Valley
Harold Frederic
"Why, we should be on his land now," said Mr. Stewart, reining up the horse.
In the Valley
Harold Frederic
"I'll be bound Mr. Stewart welcomed him with open arms," said my companion.
In the Valley
Harold Frederic

British Dictionary definitions for stewart

Stewart

noun

the usual spelling for the royal house of Stuart before the reign of Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart)

Sir Jackie, full name John Young Stewart. born 1939, Scottish motor-racing driver: world champion 1969, 1971, and 1973

James (Maitland). 1908–97, US film actor, known for his distinctive drawl; appeared in many films including Destry Rides Again (1939), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Glenn Miller Story (1953), and Vertigo (1958)

Rod. born 1945, British rock singer: vocalist with the Faces (1969–75). His albums include Gasoline Alley (1970), Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), and Atlantic Crossing (1975)

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