Stuyvesant

[ stahy-vuh-suhnt ]

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

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How to use Stuyvesant in a sentence

  • 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.

    Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. Jackson
  • Lead him up beside us, Pringle, ordered Mr. Stuyvesant smiling his consent to Jean.

    Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. Jackson

British Dictionary definitions for Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant

/ (ˈstaɪvɪsənt) /


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

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