Prescott

American  

[pres-kuht, -kot] / ˈprɛs kət, -kɒt /

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.

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Prescott British  

/ 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

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Prescott

The team was forced into emergency maneuvers to get under the cap this year, including restructuring the contract of quarterback Dak Prescott.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

The funniest moment comes when quarterback Dak Prescott enters the room and immediately gets pelted by paper cups as his teammates shout, “Tylers only!”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

"It's always a weak spot for the monarchy," says Prescott.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Originally developed by Prescott T. Stevens for a Chicago heiress, the compound was designed to impress—an ethos that still very much defines it today.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026

My mother, Lucas Cader, Mena Prescott, and I all stood across from her on the other side of the room.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley