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minnewit

/ˈmɪn.ə.wɪt/

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noun

/ˈmɪn.ə.wɪt/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к голландскому колонисту, который исторически известен покупкой Манхэттена у коренных американцев за сумму, эквивалентную 24 долларам.

A proper noun referring to a Dutch colonist who is historically noted for purchasing Manhattan from the Native Americans for the equivalent of $24.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Dutch colonistC1formal

    A Dutch colonial administrator and trader who is famously known for purchasing the island of Manhattan from the Lenape Native Americans in 1626.

    ruГолландский колонист

    • Peter Minuit is credited with the purchase of Manhattan for trade goods valued at around 60 guilders.
    • Minnewit established the colony of New Sweden on the Delaware River.
    • Historians often debate the exact details of Minnewit's transaction with the Lenape.

    Synonymsminuit