flag officer
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noun
a naval officer above the rank of captain, as a fleet admiral, admiral, vice-admiral, rear admiral, or commodore, who is entitled to display a flag indicating his or her rank.
(formerly) an officer in command of a fleet, squadron, or group of ships.
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Origin of flag officer
First recorded in 1655–65
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Examples from the Web for flag officer
Historical Examples of flag officer
On you, every reliance is placed; and I wish I could say as much for every flag-officer afloat.
The Two AdmiralsJ. Fenimore Cooper
His cook or his butler would have said, 'Like the flag-officer done.'
Life On The Mississippi, CompleteMark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
I heard an educated gentleman say, 'Like the flag-officer did.'
Life On The Mississippi, CompleteMark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Flag-Officer Mervine was relieved in the latter part of September.
The Gulf and Inland WatersA. T. Mahan
"Pass the word for the signal-officer," added the flag-officer.
Dikes and DitchesOliver Optic
flag officer
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