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colonelcy
or colo·nel·ship
[ kur-nl-see ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of colonelcy1
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Example Sentences
He was promoted to a colonelcy in 1755, and rose to the rank of brigadier before the close of the French and Indian war.
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It may be so, Sergeant Dunham, especially if he should happen to have a spare lieutenant-colonelcy left.
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See, now, Maurice, I wouldn't for a full colonelcy anything would happen to him; I like the boy.
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But how if the superintendency can't be had without the colonelcy?
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He was succeeded in the lieutenant-colonelcy by Major Custance.
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