Prescott

[ pres-kuht, -kot ]

noun

1. Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.
2. William, 1726–95, American Revolutionary military leader.
3. William Hick·ling [hik, -ling], 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).
4. a city in central Arizona.

Prescott

/ ˈprɛskət /

noun

1. PrescottJohn Leslie Baron1938MBritishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman John Leslie. Baron. born 1938, British politician: deputy leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); deputy prime minister (1997–2007); secretary of state for the environment, transport, and the regions (1997–2001); minister for local government and the regions (2002–07)
2. PrescottWilliam Hickling17961859MUSHISTORY: historian William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies

Example Sentences

Prescott was then at the centre of a media storm about his affair with a civil servant, Tracey Temple.

From The Daily Beast

“‘Seymour: An Introduction’ is only a story by the most generous definition of the word,” wrote Orville Prescott.

From The Daily Beast

Belbacha once cleaned the rooms of Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.

From The Daily Beast

Brandon Prescott, standing together in front of an armored vehicle that would prove no match for an IED.

From The Daily Beast

Spokesmen from Prescott Support Co. and RAM Air Services declined to respond to requests for comment.

From The Daily Beast

"I suppose we shall get an idea from it of the ancient city of Mexico, as described by Prescott," continued the enthusiastic lady.

From Project Gutenberg

"I imagine a good many more commands will be ordered into the field," Prescott continued.

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"Getting rattled is a highly unmilitary form of conduct," retorted Prescott, with a look of mock sternness.

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For some reason Prescott blushed slightly, opened his mouth as though to speak, and then failed to do so.

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"But even at the best it will take hours to reach Holmesville," muttered Prescott, through blanched lips.

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