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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

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