colonelcy

or colo·nel·ship

[ kur-nl-see ]

noun

1. the rank, position, or status of a colonel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of colonelcy¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; colonel + -cy

Example Sentences

He was promoted to a colonelcy in 1755, and rose to the rank of brigadier before the close of the French and Indian war.

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It may be so, Sergeant Dunham, especially if he should happen to have a spare lieutenant-colonelcy left.

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See, now, Maurice, I wouldn't for a full colonelcy anything would happen to him; I like the boy.

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But how if the superintendency can't be had without the colonelcy?

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He was succeeded in the lieutenant-colonelcy by Major Custance.

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