Tancred

American

[tang-krid] / ˈtæŋ krɪd /

noun

1078?–1112, Norman leader in the first Crusade.

Tancred British

/ ˈtæŋkrɪd /

noun

died 1112, Norman hero of the First Crusade, who played a prominent part in the capture of Jerusalem (1099)

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On the roof of the Temple a great number of pagans of both sexes had assembled, and these were taken under the protection of Tancred and Gaston of Beert.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2019

An independent committee also investigated complaints from three former AOC staff members and a member of the public but Tancred was exonerated.

From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2017

Media director Mike Tancred, a fiercely loyal ally of long-serving AOC President John Coates, was "severely reprimanded" in June after being found guilty of "disreputable conduct" toward former chief executive Fiona de Jong.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2017

At the time, Tancred denied the allegations and stood aside from his position pending the independent investigations.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2017

From his window the next morning Tancred caught a glimpse of Mrs. Lyeth entering the pavilion beyond.

From A Transient Guest and Other Episodes by Saltus, Edgar

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