Percy
Americannoun
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Sir Henry Hotspur, 1364–1403, English military and rebel leader.
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Thomas, 1729–1811, English poet and antiquary: bishop of Dromore 1782–1811.
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Walker, 1916–90, U.S. essayist and novelist.
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a male given name, form of Percival.
noun
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Sir Henry, known as Harry Hotspur. 1364–1403, English rebel, who was killed leading an army against Henry IV
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Thomas. 1729–1811, English bishop and antiquary. His Reliques of Ancient English Poetry (1765) stimulated the interest of Romantic writers in old English and Scottish ballads
Example Sentences
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Percy loved to get under the covers, which I thought was so cute, and it was cute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
According to prosecutors, on Saturday evening four soldiers housed at Percy Hospital had begun playing a game known within the military that involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
“It doesn’t mean separation happens,” said David Percy, a law professor at the University of Alberta, citing hurdles including ratification by the House of Commons and seven of 10 provinces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
In her follow-up posts, A’Zion said she originally auditioned for the role of Percy, but was offered Zoe instead; she accepted the role.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
Even if he blamed Percy for taking his memory, maybe he would help Annabeth if Percy didn’t make it.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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