TURPIN


Meaning of TURPIN in English

Tur ‧ pin, Dick /ˈtɜːpɪn $ ˈtɜːr-/ BrE AmE

(1706–39) an English ↑ highwayman (=a criminal who stole from people travelling in carriages) . He was ↑ hang ed for his crimes, but there are many popular stories about his adventures.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.