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
Example Sentences
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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
"I'd like to announce my retirement from boxing, it has been a blast, I've loved every single minute of it and I'm going to end with this; Dick Turpin wore a mask."
From BBC • Jan. 13, 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 ten dollars Buck Turpin has in his pocket right now.”
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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