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first sergeant

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/pɾiˈmɐjɾu sɐɾˈʒẽtu/pri·mei·ro-sar·gen·to

Definition

1

A non-commissioned officer rank in the Portuguese Armed Forces, above sergeant and below sergeant major.

Usage examples

The first sergeant addressed the troops.
He received the rank of first sergeant last year.

Common combinations

promoted to first sergeantfirst sergeant's orders