leftenant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Archaic form of lieutenant.
  2. Misspelling of lieutenant.

Pronunciation

/lɛfˈtɛn.ənt/ /ˈlɛf.ʈə.nənʈ/

Word forms

leftenant leftenants

Etymology

Phonetic rendering of lieutenant (UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, US (archaic))

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