Minuit

Noun

Meaning

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

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But in the released recording of the song, Dylan spoonerizes "Mister Minuit" by mispronouncing his name "Minnie Mistuit." Source: Internet

From a wealthy family, Gertrude probably helped Peter Minuit in establishing himself as a broker. Source: Internet

For Indians and Minuit alike, both sides felt they were getting far more than a mere 60 guilders. Source: Internet

In 1638, Minuit erected Fort Christina in what is now Wilmington, Delaware ; also Christina River was named after her. Source: Internet

Comparisons to modern land dealing distort the reality of what Minuit was trying to do. Source: Internet

Historians James and Michelle Nevius revisited the issue in 2014, suggesting that using the prices of beer and brandy as equivalencies, the price Minuit paid would have the purchasing power of somewhere between $2,600 and $15,600 in current dollars. Source: Internet

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