Scott

[ skot ]

noun

1. Barbara Ann, 1928–2012, Canadian figure skater.
2. Dred [dred], 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.
3. Duncan Campbell, 1862–1947, Canadian poet and public official.
4. Sir George Gilbert, 1811–78, English architect.
5. his grandson Sir Giles Gilbert, 1880–1960, English architect.
6. Robert Fal·con [fawl, -k, uh, n, fal, -, faw, -k, uh, n], 1868–1912, British naval officer and Antarctic explorer.
7. Sir Walter, 1771–1832, Scottish novelist and poet.
8. Win·field [win, -feeld], 1786–1866, U.S. general.
9. a male given name.

Scott

/ skɒt /

noun

1. ScottSir George Gilbert18111878MBritishARCHITECTURE: architect 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)
2. ScottSir Giles Gilbert18801960MBritishARCHITECTURE: architect 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)
3. ScottPaul (Mark)19201978MBritishWRITING: novelist 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
4. ScottSir Peter (Markham)19091989MBritishSCIENCE: naturalistARTS AND CRAFTS: artistSCIENCE: conservationist 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
5. ScottRobert Falcon18681912MBritishMILITARY: naval officerTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer 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
6. ScottSir Walter17711832MScottishWRITING: novelistWRITING: poet 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)

Example Sentences

“Scott will support my Policies that will drive U.S. Competitiveness, and stop unfair Trade imbalances, work to create an Economy that places Growth at the forefront, especially through our coming World Energy Dominance,” he wrote.

From Salon

Among the picks, ex-NFL player and former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner was tapped to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

From Salon

Christopher Scott, an archaeologist at the University of Liverpool, agrees.

From Science Magazine

Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent to lead the US Treasury Department, a post with wide oversight of tax policy, public debt, international finance and sanctions.

From BBC

“Sometimes there would be a naval battle that was staged” as part of the games, says Andrew Scott, a professor of classical studies at Villanova University.

From Los Angeles Times