"Kentucky Colonel" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /kənˈtʌki/ Audio: En-us-Kentucky.ogg [US], En-us-colonel.ogg [US] Forms: Kentucky colonels [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌki Etymology: Origin unconfirmed from 1775. As a compound word that was merged from two lexemes the title is a demonym and exonym label that emerged in the early 19th century to refer to the old colonial leaders of Kentucky. In 1896, the state adopted the term as an official referencial title and commission for civilian officers with access to the governor. Kentucky from an Iroquoian word meaning "prairie"; compare Mohawk kenhtà:ke (“the meadow”), Seneca gëdá'geh (“at the field”), combined with the title Colonel which meant "head of colony, company or county" as it was originated from the place representative of its territorial leaders and founders as of 1775-1792. Etymology templates: {{unk|en|title=Origin unconfirmed from 1775}} Origin unconfirmed from 1775, {{der|en|iro}} Iroquoian, {{cog|moh|kenhtà:ke||the meadow}} Mohawk kenhtà:ke (“the meadow”), {{cog|see|gëdá'geh|t=at the field}} Seneca gëdá'geh (“at the field”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|Kentucky colonels}} Kentucky Colonel (plural Kentucky colonels)
  1. The greatest title of authority and honor bestown by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, recognizing noteworthy accomplishments, actions, deeds and service to a community, state or a nation. Categories (topical): Titles
    Sense id: en-Kentucky_Colonel-en-noun-MF4R~dMo Disambiguation of Titles: 22 39 39 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 42 40 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 23 37 41 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 23 39 38
  2. A natural person who has been recognized with the style of Honorable by the Governor of Kentucky and is granted a Kentucky Colonel Commission. Categories (topical): Titles Synonyms: Col. (english: name title prefix abbreviation), Colonel (english: as legal title before a name), Kentucky colonel Related terms: Honorable Colonel [obsolete], honorary colonel (english: current), Kentucky Admiral (english: same origin)
    Sense id: en-Kentucky_Colonel-en-noun-87Sy0THC Disambiguation of Titles: 22 39 39 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 42 40 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 23 37 41 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 23 39 38
  3. A person holding the honorable title of colonel who lived in or migrated to Kentucky as the result of a land bounty deed. Categories (topical): Titles
    Sense id: en-Kentucky_Colonel-en-noun-~UJMBT~b Disambiguation of Titles: 22 39 39 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 42 40 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 23 37 41 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 23 39 38

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