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turcopolier

noun
tur·​co·​po·​lier
plural -s

Definition of turcopolier

: a high official of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem who is ex officio the commander of the turcopoles

History and Etymology for turcopolier

alteration (influenced by French turcopolier, from Medieval Latin turcopolarius) of Middle English turkepler, from Medieval Latin turcopolarius, from turcopolus turcopole + Latin -arius -ary

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