lieutenant commander
- a commissioned officer ranking next below a commander and next above a lieutenant.
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Origin of lieutenant commander
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
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In one of these Lieutenant-Commander Mackenzie was mortally wounded.
The Naval History of the United StatesWillis J. Abbot.
It was felt that Harry Blunt had a good joke on that lieutenant-commander.
An Annapolis First ClassmanLt.Com Edward L. Beach
"I'll humour the old chap," resumed the Lieutenant-Commander.
A Sub and a SubmarinePercy F. Westerman
"By all means, providing he is willing," agreed the Lieutenant-Commander.
A Sub and a SubmarinePercy F. Westerman
"The sooner we get a light on the scene the better," continued the Lieutenant-Commander.
A Sub and a SubmarinePercy F. Westerman
lieutenant commander
- an officer holding commissioned rank in certain navies immediately junior to a commander
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