ship of the line ensign first class en · NOUN
Etymology
From ship of the line + ensign + first class
Meanings
- Intermediate junior officer rank used in the navies of some Francophone countries, usually equal in rank to the British rank of sub-lieutenant or the American rank of lieutenant junior grade.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ship-of-the-line ensign first class | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ship of the line ensigns first class | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr enseigne de vaisseau de première classe (military rank)