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
He spent much time in the Army, served in the Civil War, received medals and promotion to colonelcy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Commissions in the brigade were offered for a price: $10 for colonelcy, $5 for a majority.
From Time Magazine Archive
His effort in the 60-day defense that was to save the city and end the Ottomans' long westward advance won him a colonelcy and his own regiment.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sir Edward Kerrison received his baronetcy in 1821, when he was nominated a G.C.H., and in 1840 a K.C.B. In 1830 he was appointed to the colonelcy of the 14th Light Dragoons.
From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles
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