post captain

noun

history (formerly) a naval officer holding a commission as a captain, as distinct from an officer with the courtesy title of captain

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Examples from the Web for post captain

Historical Examples

"I 'd not do it to make you a post-captain, sir," said she, severely.
Barrington
Charles James Lever
I was not worse off than any post-captain or other officer in the service in this respect.
Marmaduke Merry
William H. G. Kingston
On his arrival he found his commission as post-captain waiting for him.
From Powder Monkey to Admiral
W.H.G. Kingston
No, sir,” replied I, “not between a post-captain and a midshipman but between two gentlemen.
Peter Simple
Frederick Marryat
This yard was commanded by a post-captain; and what duties had he to perform?
Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2)
Thomas Hart Benton

post captain

Examples from the Web for post captain

Historical Examples

"I 'd not do it to make you a post-captain, sir," said she, severely.

I was not worse off than any post-captain or other officer in the service in this respect.

On his arrival he found his commission as post-captain waiting for him.

No, sir,” replied I, “not between a post-captain and a midshipman but between two gentlemen.

This yard was commanded by a post-captain; and what duties had he to perform?