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Minnewit

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Noun

1. minnewit, minuit, peter minnewit, peter minuit

Dutch colonist who bought Manhattan from the Native Americans for the equivalent of $24 (1580-1638)

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Minnewit

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var. of
Peter Minuit

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Minnewit

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Dutch colonial administrator who purchased Manhattan from the Wappinger for trade goods legendarily valued at $24.
See Peter Minuit.

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