colonelcy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of colonelcy
Example Sentences
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The Duke took over the colonelcy in 1974, making him the longest-serving person in the role.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2024
But his proudest preferment is his colonelcy of the Royal Irish Fusiliers.
From Time Magazine Archive
As it was, the sentence merely canceled his temporary colonelcy.
From Time Magazine Archive
He spent much time in the Army, served in the Civil War, received medals and promotion to colonelcy.
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1869 he accepted the honorary colonelcy of the Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers.
From John Patrick, Third Marquess of Bute, K.T. A Memoir by David Hunter Blair
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