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colonelcy

American  
[kur-nl-see] / ˈkɜr nl si /
Or colonelship

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of colonelcy

First recorded in 1790–1800; colonel + -cy

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 served in Africa, Italy, France and Germany, won the Legion of Merit and the French Legion of Honor, was upped to a lieutenant colonelcy.

From Time Magazine Archive

Colonel Duckwall and ordered his promotion to a colonelcy, when due, delayed a full year.

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

He got the colonelcy of the 99th about a year ago.

From Quisisana, or Rest at Last by Spielhagen, Friedrich