colonel
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals).
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“I think it was Colonel Mustard, in the conservatory, with the candlestick!” “Okay I’ll listen to the accusation against the Colonel, but how do you explain these stab wounds or that the body was found in the librar…
-Unorthodox playing style -Never hesitated to take tough calls -won ICC trophies -Left without any drama -Inactive in any social media and focused on farming -holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Ind…
Colonel Claypool's Bungle of Bananas
There are a few top contenders there for the Colonel Sanders look-a-like contest.
So … all those guys he’s talking to are descended from just one Colonel Sanders?
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A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
““I think it was Colonel Mustard, in the conservatory, with the candlestick!” “Okay I’ll listen to the accusation against the Colonel, but how do you explain these stab wounds or that the body was found in the library and does not appear to have been moved?””
— Bluesky· May 2026“-Unorthodox playing style -Never hesitated to take tough calls -won ICC trophies -Left without any drama -Inactive in any social media and focused on farming -holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army www.linkedin.com/posts/itc-li...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Colonel Claypool's Bungle of Bananas”
— Bluesky· May 2026“There are a few top contenders there for the Colonel Sanders look-a-like contest.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“So … all those guys he’s talking to are descended from just one Colonel Sanders?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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An honorary civilian title bestowed by some southern US states, most commonly Kentucky; notably Colonel Sanders of KFC.
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(historic) A military leader, distinct from the modern professional military rank.
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