TURCOPOLIER


Meaning of TURCOPOLIER in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷pōˌli(ə)r noun

( -s )

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

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

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