Stuart
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a member of the royal family that ruled in Scotland from 1371 to 1714 and in England from 1603 to 1714.
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Charles Edward the Young PretenderorBonnie Prince Charlie, 1720–80, grandson of James II.
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Also Darnley, Lord Henry.
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Gilbert, 1755–1828, U.S. painter.
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James Ewell Brown Jeb, 1833–64, Confederate general in the Civil War.
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Also called James III. James Francis Edward. the Old Pretender, 1688–1766, English prince.
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Jesse Hilton, 1907–84, U.S. writer.
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John, 3rd Earl of Bute, 1713–92, British statesman: prime minister 1762–63.
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Mary. Mary, Queen of Scots.
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former name of Alice Springs.
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a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “steward.”
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the royal house that ruled in Scotland from 1371 to 1714 and in England from 1603 to 1714 See also Stewart
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Charles Edward, called the Young Pretender or Bonnie Prince Charlie. 1720–88, pretender to the British throne. He led the Jacobite Rebellion (1745–46) in an attempt to re-establish the Stuart succession
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his father, James Francis Edward, called the Old Pretender. 1688–1766, pretender to the British throne; son of James II (James VII of Scotland) and his second wife, Mary of Modena. He made two unsuccessful attempts to realize his claim to the throne (1708; 1715)
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Mary. See Mary, Queen of Scots
Example Sentences
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The nurse was suspended shortly afterwards and spoke to RCN representative Stuart Fraser.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Jamaican writer James is nominated this year for his latest novel The Disappearers; while Scottish author Stuart is shortlisted for John of John.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Consumer confidence has declined as rates and affordability have driven more consumers to slow their purchase decision,” Chief Executive Officer Stuart Miller said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“These are Stuart Weitzman. I bought them 30 years ago, and I’ve never stopped wearing them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Even so, Stuart caught a bad cold, and this turned into bronchitis, and Stuart had to stay in bed for almost two weeks.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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