colonelcy

Noun

Meaning

The office, rank, or commission of a colonel.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

colonelship

Examples

During the siege of Lille he so distinguished himself that he received a lieutenancy in the guard (ranking as a colonelcy). Source: Internet

Lee's colonelcy was signed by the new President, Abraham Lincoln. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

colonel strobl Colonel's colonel-in-chief coloneless colonelship coloner