noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Archaic form of lieutenant. alt-of, archaic

   "He is said to be a leftenant. Of the police force. A leftenant."

2. 2
   Misspelling of lieutenant. alt-of, misspelling

Synonyms

All synonyms

deputyfirst lieutenantacolyteadcadjutantadmiral

Example

More examples

"He is said to be a leftenant. Of the police force. A leftenant."

Etymology

Phonetic rendering of lieutenant (UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, US (archaic))

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