"Turpin" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Turpin" Meaning

The surname "Turpin" refers to a notorious English family, particularly William, Mary, and their gang of highwaymen, who carried out a series of robberies, kidnappings, and murders during the early 19th century.

"Turpin" Examples

Here are 5 usage examples of the word "Turpin":

Example 1: Literature

Richard Turpin was a notorious English highwayman and outlaw who was executed in 1739.

Example 2: Surname

John Turpin is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from the United States.

Example 3: Politics

John Michael "Mike" Turpin, a Canadian politician, has represented Rimouski in the National Assembly since 1989.

Example 4: Geography

Don Turpin was the name of a former community in Texas, now part of Terlingua.

Example 5: Fiction

John Turpin, a fictional serial killer, is the main antagonist in Cormac McCarthy's novel 'The Counselor'.