Stuart

[ stoo-ert, styoo- ]

/ ˈstu ərt, ˈstyu- /

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noun

a member of the royal family that ruled in Scotland from 1371 to 1714 and in England from 1603 to 1714.

Charles Edward "the Young Pretender" or "Bonnie Prince Charlie", 1720–80, grandson of James II.

Also Stewart. Darnley, Lord Henry.

Gilbert, 1755–1828, U.S. painter.

Henry, Darnley, Lord Henry Stewart or Stuart.

James Ewell Brown "Jeb", 1833–64, Confederate general in the Civil War.

James Francis Edward. Also called James III. "the Old Pretender", 1688–1766, English prince.

Jesse Hilton, 1907–84, U.S. writer.

John, 3rd Earl of Bute, 1713–92, British statesman: prime minister 1762–63.

Mary. Mary, Queen of Scots.

former name ofAlice Springs.

a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “steward.”

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Example sentences from the Web for Stuart

In an interview with ESPN, Jaffe recalled his initial meeting with Stuart Scott.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott|Stereo Williams|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I had the pleasure of meeting Stuart Scott several years ago.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott|Stereo Williams|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“We make a vast investment in these casks,” says Stuart MacPherson, the aforementioned wood master.
How Much Do Whisky Casks Really Affect Taste?||December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We had thought that Ross was going to have to live on Social Security and that was that,” Stuart said.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Stuart jumped off a bridge before cops could talk to him again.
The Myth of the Central Park Five|Edward Conlon|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As soon as his battle ended, Stuart made another famous ride directly behind the Federal fighting lines.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Stuart was mortally wounded by a close pistol shot in this fighting and he died on May 11, 1864 in Richmond.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Stuart withstood the surprise attack very well and did not retreat in a panic, as might have been expected.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Gilbert Stuart is usually considered the finest American painter of the post-Colonial period.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Its old square tower contains the bedroom used by Mary Stuart when she travelled in Fifeshire, and stopped at the castle.
Friend Mac Donald|Max O'Rell

British Dictionary definitions for Stuart

Stuart

/ (ˈstjʊət) /

noun

the royal house that ruled in Scotland from 1371 to 1714 and in England from 1603 to 1714See also Stewart

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

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)

Mary. See Mary, Queen of Scots

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