Turpin
Americannoun
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Ben, 1874–1940, U.S. silent-film comedian.
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Richard Dick, 1706–39, English highwayman.
noun
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Pau Cubarsi was dismissed by Istvan Kovacs in the first leg, and fellow Barca defender Eric Garcia was sent off by Clement Turpin in the second.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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
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 Highwayman is based on accounts of Dick Turpin and John Nevison and their exploits in the Yorkshire region.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024
“The ten dollars Buck Turpin has in his pocket right now.”
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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