captain of sea and war en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Portuguese capitão de mar e guerra.
Meanings
- The most senior naval officer rank used in Lusophone countries, usually equal in rank to the Anglophone naval rank of captain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| captains of sea and war | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
officer · sea captain · captain · person
Translations (1)
pt capitão de mar e guerra (military rank)