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sergeant-major
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/sɐɾʒɛ̃tu mɔɾ/sar·gen·to·mor
Definition
1A former military rank, superior to sergeant, found in some historical military organizations.
Usage examples
“The sergeant-major commanded the company.”
“In the 18th-century militia, the sergeant-major was an important figure.”
Common combinations
rank of sergeant-major