Scott
Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
Dred [dred], /drɛd/, 1795?–1858, an enslaved Black man whose suit for freedom (1857) was denied by the U.S. Supreme Court (Dred Scott Decision ) on the grounds that enslaved Africans and their descendants were not citizens within the meaning of the Constitution and therefore could not sue in a federal court.
Duncan Campbell, 1862–1947, Canadian poet and public official.
Sir George Gilbert, 1811–78, English architect.
his grandson, Sir Giles Gilbert, 1880–1960, English architect.
Robert Fal·con [fawl-kuhn, fal-, faw-kuhn], /ˈfɔl kən, ˈfæl-, ˈfɔ kən/, 1868–1912, British naval officer and Antarctic explorer.
Sir Walter, 1771–1832, Scottish novelist and poet.
Win·field [win-feeld], /ˈwɪnˌfild/, 1786–1866, U.S. general.
a male given name.
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How to use Scott in a sentence
I’m not saying I wasn’t able to be myself in other teams but Coach, Scott, gave me a lot of confidence and my teammates gave me a lot of confidence to just do what I do.
The Wizards’ ‘Wolfman’ is coming out of the dark | Ava Wallace | February 26, 2021 | Washington Post“Baltimore city continues to have one of the lowest positivity rates in the state, but residents and visitors must remain vigilant,” Scott said in a statement announcing the new rules.
As coronavirus cases decline, leaders in D.C. region slowly peel back restrictions | Julie Zauzmer, Gregory S. Schneider | February 17, 2021 | Washington PostScott is far from the only celebrity to loan his name and likeness to a seemingly very normal food order.
Celebrities have always done endorsements. Now they sell their fast food orders. | Jameson Rich | February 5, 2021 | VoxSnyder worked on Scott and Mark Kelly’s Twin Study but was not part of the new analysis.
Space travel may harm health by damaging cells’ powerhouses | Jack J. Lee | February 5, 2021 | Science News For StudentsScott for years has been alleging large-scale violations in Florida’s 2018 election but has never coughed up the proof.
Rick Scott’s zombie claim about voter fraud in 2018 | Salvador Rizzo | February 2, 2021 | Washington Post
It went into remission, but it would resurface in 2011; and Scott was able to beat it once again.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott | Stereo Williams | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTScott, who died Sunday at 49, could go from evoking a Baptist preacher to quoting Public Enemy.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott | Stereo Williams | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBut Scott, in taking the parlance of the street to the SportsCenter desk, helped affirm its ascendance.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott | Stereo Williams | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIn an interview with ESPN, Jaffe recalled his initial meeting with Stuart Scott.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott | Stereo Williams | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTEven though we were running late, Scott was jovial and candid in his conversation.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott | Stereo Williams | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTSir Walter Scott smoked in his carriage, and regularly after dinner, loving both pipes and cigars.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.They have not the musical flow of Coleridge's versification, but rather the dash and vivacity of Scott.
Mr. Alsop was thought to be of good heart, but unequal, as Mr. Scott affirmed, "to the trust in point of abilities."
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl BeckerThe Lanercost writer goes near to justifying Scott's remarkable expression, 'steeds that shriek in agony.'
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonA flat-topped hill near the shore of Scott's Strait is a remarkable object, and may be seen six or seven leagues off.
British Dictionary definitions for Scott
/ (skɒt) /
Sir George Gilbert. 1811–78, British architect, prominent in the Gothic revival. He restored many churches and cathedrals and designed the Albert Memorial (1863) and St Pancras Station (1865)
his grandson, Sir Giles Gilbert. 1880–1960, British architect, whose designs include the Anglican cathedral in Liverpool (1904–78) and the new Waterloo Bridge (1939–45)
Paul (Mark). 1920–78, British novelist, who is best known for the series of novels known as the "Raj Quartet": The Jewel in the Crown (1966), The Day of the Scorpion (1968), The Towers of Silence (1972), and A Division of the Spoils (1975). Staying On (1977) won the Booker Prize
Sir Peter (Markham). 1909–89, British naturalist, wildlife artist, and conservationist, noted esp for his paintings of birds. He founded (1946) the Slimbridge refuge for waterfowl in Gloucestershire
his father, Robert Falcon. 1868–1912, British naval officer and explorer of the Antarctic. He commanded two Antarctic expeditions (1901–04; 1910–12) and reached the South Pole on Jan 18, 1912, shortly after Amundsen; he and the rest of his party died on the return journey
Sir Walter . 1771–1832, Scottish romantic novelist and poet. He is remembered chiefly for the "Waverley" historical novels, including Waverley (1814), Rob Roy (1817), The Heart of Midlothian (1818), inspired by Scottish folklore and history, and Ivanhoe (1819), Kenilworth (1821), Quentin Durward (1823), and Redgauntlet (1824). His narrative poems include The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805), Marmion (1808), and The Lady of the Lake (1810)
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