Percy

[ pur-see ]

noun

1. Sir Henry Hotspur, 1364–1403, English military and rebel leader.
2. Thomas, 1729–1811, English poet and antiquary: bishop of Dromore 1782–1811.
3. Walker, 1916–90, U.S. essayist and novelist.
4. a male given name, form of Percival.

Percy

/ ˈpɜːsɪ /

noun

1. PercySir Henry13641403MEnglishPOLITICS: rebel Sir Henry, known as Harry Hotspur. 1364–1403, English rebel, who was killed leading an army against Henry IV
2. PercyThomas17291811MEnglishRELIGION: clergymanARTS AND CRAFTS: antiquarian Thomas. 1729–1811, English bishop and antiquary. His Reliques of Ancient English Poetry (1765) stimulated the interest of Romantic writers in old English and Scottish ballads

Example Sentences

District Judge Percy Anderson said the 7½-year prison sentence was necessary for Anna Rene Moore to reflect the seriousness of the offense against a “vulnerable victim.”

From Los Angeles Times

The family's journey through the past began when former gunner Percy, from Pimlico in central London, shared his story of landing on Sword Beach with the 7th Armoured Division of the British Army.

From BBC

The prince was shown around by some of South Africa’s most well-known rugby players, including former Springboks Joel Stransky and Percy Montgomery.

From BBC

Thirty years later in 1996, she and her sister went public to talk about the abuse after their evidence convicted David Percy.

From BBC

Instead, the bookworm twins are forced to witness their father, Percy, further wither and drink himself away: He’s a former Parisian juggler in a wheelchair after being hit by a drunk driver.

From Los Angeles Times