What is a captain commanding a squadron, or a division of a fleet, or having the temporary rank of rear admiral called?
commodore — (Brititsh Navy) A captain commanding a squadron, or a division of a fleet, or having the temporary rank of rear admiral. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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