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

Quarterback Dak Prescott then held his nerve as Dallas scored 11 points on their next two possessions to keep them clear, despite a late Chiefs reply.

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The fallout at the BBC was sparked by a leaked memo to the board written by a former external adviser, Michael Prescott.

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It was sparked by a leaked memo to the board sent by a former external adviser, Michael Prescott.

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"It's vital, you've got to reset. That was a great win, tough win, emotional coming back from down 21, but it was only to be celebrated that night," Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said.

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The leaked memo was authored by Michael Prescott, who previously acted as an external advisor to the BBC on editorial matters.

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