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Turpin

[ tur-pin ]

noun

  1. Ben, 1874–1940, U.S. silent-film comedian.
  2. Richard Dick, 1706–39, English highwayman.


Turpin

/ ˈtɜːpɪn /

noun

  1. TurpinDick17061739MEnglishCRIME AND POLICING: highwayman Dick . 1706–39, English highwayman
“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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Example Sentences

“We found out he was in custody and shortly after that there was evidence he died in Florida,” said Turpin.

“I think there are probably more victims out there,” said Turpin.

Turpin did some record-checking and tracked Hubbard down in Florida.

Fifty years before the first school in Providence had been taught by William Turpin—of whom, unfortunately, we know only the name.

Bidding his grandsire have regard to his seat, Luke leaped a high bank; and, followed by Turpin, began to descend the hill.

"You have had a narrow escape, by Jove," said Turpin, who had been thunderstruck with the whole proceeding.

And as Turpin, nothing loth, followed his advice, Jerry addressed himself to Zoroaster.

At that moment a powerful grasp was laid upon Turpin's shoulder; he turned and beheld Luke.

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