lance sergeant

noun British Military.

a sergeant of the lowest rank.

(formerly) a corporal appointed to act as sergeant, without increase in pay; an acting sergeant.

Origin of lance sergeant

First recorded in 1805–15; see origin at lance corporal

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Lance-Sergeant Belcher was afterwards promoted second lieutenant.
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British Dictionary definitions for lance sergeant

lance sergeant

noun

a corporal acting as a sergeant, usually on a temporary basis and without additional pay

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