Stuart

Stuart¹ Definition

Stu·art (sto̵̅o̅′ərt, styo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

a masculine name
name of the ruling family of Scotland (1371-1603) & of England & Scotland (1603-1714) except during the Commonwealth (1649-60)

Etymology: < the surname Stuart < ? OE stiweard: see steward

Stuart² Definition

Stu·art (sto̵̅o̅′ərt, styo̵̅o̅′-)

Stuart, Charles Edward 1720-88; Eng. prince: grandson of James II: called The Young Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie
Stuart, Gilbert (Charles) 1755-1828; U.S. portrait painter
Stuart, J(ames) E(well) B(rown) (called Jeb Stuart) 1833-64; Confederate general
Stuart, James Francis Edward 1688-1766; Eng. prince: son of James II: called The Old Pretender

Stuart Quotes

Nobles and heralds, by your leave, Here lies what once was Matthew Prior, The son of Adam and of Eve, Can Stuart or Nassaw go higher?

—Prior, Matthew

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