colonelcy

American  

[kur-nl-see] / ˈkɜr nl si /

Or colonelship

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of colonelcy

First recorded in 1790–1800; colonel + -cy

Example Sentences

The Duke took over the colonelcy in 1974, making him the longest-serving person in the role.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024

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

From Time Magazine Archive

He did not get back his colonelcy until 1933.

From Time Magazine Archive

As it was, the sentence merely canceled his temporary colonelcy.

From Time Magazine Archive

But you see, having let Effie do that and helping her out, we couldn't afford any more detrimentals, although Jimmy's got his colonelcy and the cross and they are ever so happy.

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