the royal house that ruled in Scotland from 1371 to 1714 and in England from 1603 to 1714
See also Stewart (sense 1)
2.
Charles Edward, called the Young Pretender or Bonnie Prince Charlie. 1720–88, pretender to the British throne. He led the Jacobite Rebellion (1745–46) in an attempt to re-establish the Stuart succession
3.
his father, James Francis Edward, called the Old Pretender. 1688–1766, pretender to the British throne; son of James II (James VII of Scotland) and his second wife, Mary of Modena. He made two unsuccessful attempts to realize his claim to the throne (1708; 1715)
4. Mary. See Mary, Queen of Scots
Stuart in American English1
(ˈstuərt; ˈstjuərt)
noun
1.
a masculine name
2.
name of the ruling family of Scotland (1371-1603) & of England & Scotland (1603-1714) except duringthe Commonwealth (1649-60)
Word origin
< the surname Stuart < ? OE stiweard: see steward
Stuart in American English2
(ˈstuərt; ˈstjuərt)
1.
Charles Edward1720-88; Eng. prince: grandson of James II
called The Young Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie
2.
Gilbert (Charles)1755-1828; U.S. portrait painter
3.
J(ames) E(well) B(rown)(called Jeb Stuart) 1833-64; Confederate general
4.
James Francis Edward1688-1766; Eng. prince: son of James II