Prosser

American

[pros-er] / ˈprɒs ər /

noun

Gabriel, 1776–1800, African American who led an uprising of enslaved Black people in Richmond, Virginia, in 1800.

Example Sentences

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Prosser said his son had mentioned problems with the toilets on the ship, without going into detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

At the dawn of the nineteenth century, Gabriel Prosser and hundreds of enslaved people in Virginia planned a revolt.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2023

"We were concerned that participants might mostly agree with each other to alleviate any social awkwardness or tension in the group," said Prosser.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2023

Liz Prosser and her husband John of Garnlydan said council tax on their Band B ex-council house had also gone up.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

Oh, Mr. Prosser," she said, "I'm so sorry!

From The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

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