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.
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Origin of lance sergeant
First recorded in 1805–15; see origin at lance corporal
Words nearby lance sergeant
lancastrian, lance, lance corporal, lance of courtesy, lance rest, lance sergeant, lancefield classification, lancejack, lancelet, lancelot, lancelot, sir
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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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