sergeant-major
nounmasculinetécnico/sɐɾʒɛ̃tu mɔɾ/low
sar·gen·to·mor
Definition
A former military rank, superior to sergeant, found in some historical military organizations.
The sergeant-major commanded the company.
In the 18th-century militia, the sergeant-major was an important figure.
Common collocations
rank of sergeant-major
Etymology
Do francês 'sergent-major'.