Peter Minuit
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The name 'Peter' is of Greek origin and means 'rock'. 'Minuit' is a French word meaning 'midnight'.
مثال
- Peter Minuit negotiated the purchase of Manhattan for the Dutch West India Company.
- The transaction between Peter Minuit and the Native Americans involved trading goods for the land.
- Peter Minuit's purchase of Manhattan laid the foundation for the city of New York.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- Dutch colonist who bought Manhattan from the Native Americans for the equivalent of $24 (1580-1638)