noncom
Origin of noncom
1Other definitions for noncom. (2 of 2)
noncommissioned.
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How to use noncom in a sentence
If the Yankee noncom was thinking of trying something, his material was not promising.
Ride Proud, Rebel! | Andre Alice NortonBefore that was finished Allison and Arno added two more noncom officers who had come in to hurry up the squad.
A Yankee Flier in Italy | Rutherford G. MontgomeryEnraged, the younger Haer began to shrill commands to a noncom in the way of organizing a pursuit.
Mercenary | Dallas McCord ReynoldsThe systematic brutality shown the common soldier—even the noncom.
A Little Garrison | Fritz von der KyrburgIt did not work well, however, except in one instance, in which the American company became so fond of their French "noncom."
Average Americans | Theodore Roosevelt
British Dictionary definitions for non-com
/ (ˈnɒnˌkɒm) /
US short for noncommissioned officer
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