noncom

[ non-kom ]

/ ˈnɒnˌkɒm /

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noun Informal.

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Origin of noncom

First recorded in 1740–50; short for noncommissioned

Other definitions for noncom (2 of 2)

noncom.

abbreviation

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 Norton
Before 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. Montgomery
Enraged, the younger Haer began to shrill commands to a noncom in the way of organizing a pursuit.
Mercenary|Dallas McCord Reynolds
The systematic brutality shown the common soldier—even the noncom.
A Little Garrison|Fritz von der Kyrburg

It 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 noncom

non-com

/ (ˈnɒnˌkɒm) /

noun

US short for noncommissioned officer

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