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Turpin

American  
[tur-pin] / ˈtɜr pɪn /

noun

  1. Ben, 1874–1940, U.S. silent-film comedian.

  2. Richard Dick, 1706–39, English highwayman.


Turpin British  
/ ˈtɜːpɪn /

noun

  1. Dick . 1706–39, English highwayman

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Rachel says the locals would enjoy telling them stories about how the forest is reputedly haunted by the ghosts of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin, Queen Boudicca and many more.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Williamson, who lives in Los Angeles with his husband, actor Victor Turpin, has yet to meet his filmmaking idol, Spielberg.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

But Turpin felt there was no foul and VAR agreed, to the utter consternation of the entire Fenerbahce bench, whom Mourinho led in their protests.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

On Friday, a victim’s advocate read to the court a statement prepared by one of the Turpin children who had stayed in the Olguins’ home.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2024

“The ten dollars Buck Turpin has in his pocket right now.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner