Definitions

1. noun

A notorious English gangster and outlaw, particularly the fictional Dick Turpin, but also the historical Richard Turpin.

“The 18th-century highwayman Dick Turpin became a legendary figure in British folklore.”

2. verb

to ride or drive (a horse or other animal) at a gallop; to ride in a galloping manner.

“The cowboy’s horse began to turpin across the open fields, spooking the other animals nearby.”

3. verb

to move quickly and carelessly.

“The tourists turpin through the crowded streets, struggling to keep up with the tour guide.”