English Explanatory Dictionary

captain of sea and war

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The most senior naval officer rank used in Lusophone countries, usually equal in rank to the Anglophone naval rank of captain.

Word forms

captain of sea and war captains of sea and war

Etymology

Calque of Portuguese capitão de mar e guerra.

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