generalcy

[ jen-er-uhl-see ]

noun

1. the office or tenure of a general.

Word History and Origins

Origin of generalcy¹

First recorded in 1860–65; general + -cy

Example Sentences

I was not aware of the reasons for this course, and therefore strongly recommended him for a major-generalcy.

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He had several times been recommended for a brigadier-generalcy for gallant and meritorious conduct.

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Ferdinand founded the generalcy of Karlstadt and thus laid the foundation of the military frontier.

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Asboth had his withheld Brigadier-Generalcy confirmed to him.

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