What is another word for turpin?

Pronunciation: [tˈɜːpɪn] (IPA)

Synonyms for Turpin:

What are the hypernyms for Turpin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Turpin

I'd just time to cut across the meadow to the five-barred fence, and here he come past me, making straight for the fence, waving his hand and shouting someut about Dick turpin.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice
At daybreak the good Bishop turpin celebrated Mass and blessed them, and even as his voice ceased they beheld the Saracen host close upon them.
"A Book of Myths"
Jean Lang
'Soldiers of the Lord,' cried turpin, 'Be ye valiant and steadfast, For this day shall crowns be given you Midst the flowers of Paradise.
"A Book of Myths"
Jean Lang

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