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Tancred

American  
[tang-krid] / ˈtæŋ krɪd /

noun

  1. 1078?–1112, Norman leader in the first Crusade.


Tancred British  
/ ˈtæŋkrɪd /

noun

  1. died 1112, Norman hero of the First Crusade, who played a prominent part in the capture of Jerusalem (1099)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On the roof of the Temple a great number of pagans of both sexes had assembled, and these were taken under the protection of Tancred and Gaston of Beert.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2019

Tancred stood down from his role and was severely reprimanded in April after allegations of bullying were made by Carroll’s predecessor Fiona de Jong.

From Reuters Sep. 13, 2017

Tancred stood down from his role in April after allegations of bullying were made by former AOC chief executive Fiona de Jong.

From Reuters Sep. 1, 2017

His long-time media director, Mike Tancred, stood down from his duties pending an investigation.

From Washington Times May 3, 2017

Meanwhile a party in Sicily had chosen Tancred, an illegitimate son of Roger, son of King Roger II., as their king, and he had already won considerable authority and was favoured by the pope.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

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