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Stuyvesant Definition & Meaning

stuyvesant
noun
  1. the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)

"Stuyvesant" in song lyrics

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  • "It's all G Broad Street down to Stuyvesant"
    Pacewon — World Reknown
  • "anti-ut stuyvesant"
    AOL — AOL
  • "life of peter stuyvesant"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does stuyvesant mean?
the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
What part of speech is stuyvesant?
Stuyvesant is a noun.

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