Turnkeys
[tə:nkiz]
Definition
(pl. ) of Turnkey
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Examples
- The turnkeys in the prison lobby took off their hats as it passed through, and in another moment the heavy gate closed behind it. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- After some discussion, it was discovered that one of the turnkeys had a bed to let, which Mr. Pickwick could have for that night. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Both were more astonished on seeing who the prisoner was, than one might have thought turnkeys would have been. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- In the yard, were the Collegians and turnkeys. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- She was a hired nurse, the wife of one of the turnkeys, and her countenance expressed all those bad qualities which often characterize that class. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Of all the turnkeys, he's as much my friend as yours. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Send for Bob--best of all the turnkeys--send for Bob! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
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