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
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
Commissions in the brigade were offered for a price: $10 for colonelcy, $5 for a majority.
From Time Magazine Archive
But his proudest preferment is his colonelcy of the Royal Irish Fusiliers.
From Time Magazine Archive
Finally, when it became evident that he would go into the service and see active fighting, Secretary of War Alger offered him the colonelcy of a regiment of cavalry.
From The Career of Leonard Wood by Sears, Joseph Hamblen
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