Prescott
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.
William, 1726–95, American Revolutionary military leader.
William Hick·ling [hik-ling], /ˈhɪk lɪŋ/, 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).
a city in central Arizona.
Words Nearby Prescott
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use Prescott in a sentence
Prescott, a high school freshman, is among those who feel the quality of instruction is dropping dramatically as teachers are being asked to manage in-person and remote learners at the same time.
Kids are returning to classrooms. But what will happen to those who stay at home? | Hannah Natanson, Donna St. George | April 11, 2021 | Washington PostBack when everyone was remote, Prescott said, he had no trouble hearing.
Kids are returning to classrooms. But what will happen to those who stay at home? | Hannah Natanson, Donna St. George | April 11, 2021 | Washington PostIf Prescott doesn’t reach free agency, the second tier includes Jameis Winston, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jacoby Brissett, Tyrod Taylor, Cam Newton and Andy Dalton.
Should Washington draft a quarterback? Make a trade? Stand pat? Five experts weigh in. | Sam Fortier, Nicki Jhabvala | February 19, 2021 | Washington PostAlthough the Cowboys won the game, the loss of Prescott is a major setback for Dallas’s chances to make something out of their 2020 season.
The NFC East Is Historically Bad. How Much Worse Can It Get? | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | October 15, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightPrescott, who leads the league in passing yards, fractured and dislocated his right ankle scrambling past cornerback Logan Ryan and is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy.
The NFC East Is Historically Bad. How Much Worse Can It Get? | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | October 15, 2020 | FiveThirtyEight
Prescott was then at the centre of a media storm about his affair with a civil servant, Tracey Temple.
Prosecutors Allege Affair Between Rebekah Brooks And Andy Coulson | Peter Jukes, Nico Hines | October 31, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST“‘Seymour: An Introduction’ is only a story by the most generous definition of the word,” wrote Orville Prescott.
Belbacha once cleaned the rooms of Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.
Brandon Prescott, standing together in front of an armored vehicle that would prove no match for an IED.
Spokesmen from Prescott Support Co. and RAM Air Services declined to respond to requests for comment.
"I suppose we shall get an idea from it of the ancient city of Mexico, as described by Prescott," continued the enthusiastic lady.
Overland | John William De Forest"I imagine a good many more commands will be ordered into the field," Prescott continued.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving Hancock"Getting rattled is a highly unmilitary form of conduct," retorted Prescott, with a look of mock sternness.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving HancockFor some reason Prescott blushed slightly, opened his mouth as though to speak, and then failed to do so.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving Hancock"But even at the best it will take hours to reach Holmesville," muttered Prescott, through blanched lips.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving Hancock
British Dictionary definitions for Prescott
/ (ˈprɛskət) /
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)
William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse