What is an inferior or second lieutenant; in the British service, a commissioned officer of the lowest rank called?
sublieutenant — An inferior or second lieutenant; in the British service, a commissioned officer of the lowest rank. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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