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 Hickling 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).

4. a city in central Arizona.

Prescott

/ ˈprɛskət /

noun

1. 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. William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies

Example Sentences

But constitutional expert Craig Prescott says Andrew's title of "prince" could also be theoretically removed by a legal document issued by monarchs, called Letters Patent.

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Quarterback Dak Prescott had another huge performance in Sunday’s 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders, which actually matched Dallas’s best defensive showing of the season.

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Think of John Prescott's booming tones that connected with some voters and party members who didn't much like Tony Blair's silken schmooze.

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Dak Prescott will be under heavy pressure and the Packers rebound with a convincing win.

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The author says Prescott was in a "class of his own when it came to discomfiting Charles".

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