Turpin
[tur-pin]
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noun
Ben,1874–1940, U.S. silent-film comedian.
RichardDick, 1706–39, English highwayman.
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Contemporary Examples of turpin
“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 KillerChristine Pelisek
August 3, 2012
“I think there are probably more victims out there,” said Turpin.
Los Angeles Police Pin Old Murders of Three Women on Dead Serial KillerChristine Pelisek
August 3, 2012
Turpin did some record-checking and tracked Hubbard down in Florida.
Los Angeles Police Pin Old Murders of Three Women on Dead Serial KillerChristine Pelisek
August 3, 2012
Historical Examples of turpin
Whan Turpin sawe there was none other remedy, he helde him selfe contente.
Shakespeare Jest-Books;Unknown
And, as Turpin had done, so also did he painfully crawl towards the stream.
A Book of MythsJean Lang
Then he rose and bade Turpin have the remains of his wife buried that same day.
Legends of the RhineWilhelm Ruland
Turpin sounded the blasts, and Jenkins headed for the Indiana shore.
Shawn of SkarrowJames Tandy Ellis
Then from a little hill Turpin the Archbishop spoke to them.
The Book of RomanceVarious
Turpin
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