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

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  • The thing that immediately strikes one about Minuit is that there is no reason why any of the events in it should happen.
  • Still, Minuit doesn't plan on breaking ground anytime soon.
  • My favorite of hers is Minuit, which feels very vintage to me.
  • Empédocle, Vol. 1-4 (Paris: Les Editions Minuit, 1965-1969).
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