Tancred

American

[tang-krid] / ˈtæŋ krɪd /

noun

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

Tancred British

/ ˈtæŋkrɪd /

noun

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

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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

The panel will continue investigations into separate complaints made against Tancred.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2017

Aboo Taher stipulated for free egress for himself; but Tancred, in violation of the treaty, brought him to Antioch, where he remained till his ransom was paid.

From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas

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