Stuyvesant

[ stahy-vuh-suhnt ]

/ ˈstaɪ və sənt /

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Peter, 1592–1672, Dutch colonial administrator in the Americas: last governor of New Netherlands 1646–64.

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stushie, stutter, Stuttgart, Stuttgart disease, Stutz, Stuyvesant, Stuyvesant, Peter, STV, St. Vincent, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Vitus's dance

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"Now we have two families that's missing someone from the holidays," a Bedford-Stuyvesant resident told a local news station.
Anger at The Cop Killer - And The Police|M.L. Nestel|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Imagine a conversation that goes: “Mommy, why did they start bringing in things beyond the test to decide who goes to Stuyvesant?”
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So sayeth Mike Tyson, the menacing and troubled warrior from the mean streets of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
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I met him briefly at an event he attended with Kelly and Mayor Michael Bloomberg in Bedford-Stuyvesant back in April.
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He told police that he was just coming from a baby shower at the Sugar Hill Club in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
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Although Stuyvesant had but one leg, he was a brave man, and wanted the people to resist.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies|H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
Hadyn Stuyvesant smiled at the practical little being his arm still so comfortingly encircled.
Three Little Women|Gabrielle E. Jackson
He dont look much as he did eighteen years ago, does he, Mr. Stuyvesant?
Three Little Women|Gabrielle E. Jackson
Well, look out for old Baltie, and now I must take my little fellow-worker home, said Mr. Stuyvesant.
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Lead him up beside us, Pringle, ordered Mr. Stuyvesant smiling his consent to Jean.
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Stuyvesant

/ (ˈstaɪvɪsənt) /

noun

Peter. ?1610–72, Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland (later New York) (1646–64)

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