Turpin

[ tur-pin ]

/ ˈtɜr pɪn /

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noun

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

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

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Words nearby Turpin

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How to use Turpin in a sentence

“We found out he was in custody and shortly after that there was evidence he died in Florida,” said Turpin.
Los Angeles Police Pin Old Murders of Three Women on Dead Serial Killer|Christine Pelisek|August 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“I think there are probably more victims out there,” said Turpin.
Los Angeles Police Pin Old Murders of Three Women on Dead Serial Killer|Christine Pelisek|August 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Turpin did some record-checking and tracked Hubbard down in Florida.
Los Angeles Police Pin Old Murders of Three Women on Dead Serial Killer|Christine Pelisek|August 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Fifty years before the first school in Providence had been taught by William Turpin—of whom, unfortunately, we know only the name.
A short history of Rhode Island|George Washington Greene

Bidding his grandsire have regard to his seat, Luke leaped a high bank; and, followed by Turpin, began to descend the hill.
Rookwood|William Harrison Ainsworth
"You have had a narrow escape, by Jove," said Turpin, who had been thunderstruck with the whole proceeding.
Rookwood|William Harrison Ainsworth
And as Turpin, nothing loth, followed his advice, Jerry addressed himself to Zoroaster.
Rookwood|William Harrison Ainsworth
At that moment a powerful grasp was laid upon Turpin's shoulder; he turned and beheld Luke.
Rookwood|William Harrison Ainsworth

British Dictionary definitions for Turpin

Turpin

/ (ˈtɜːpɪn) /

noun

Dick . 1706–39, English highwayman

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