Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An officer of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem of the tongue of England.
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In the meantime Sir Richard Shelley had been made turcopolier at
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner 1840-1916 1913
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With this innovation originated the most ancient military dignities in the order: the marshal, to command the knights, the turcopolier, for the Turcopoles.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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turcopole
December 21, 2013