Sergeant-majorly
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 In the manner of a sergeant major.
"Captain David Margesson who not withstanding his official description as War Minister, is usually the soul of gentle geniality, was almost sergeant-majorly in his treatment of the mildest question."
Example
More examples"Captain David Margesson who not withstanding his official description as War Minister, is usually the soul of gentle geniality, was almost sergeant-majorly in his treatment of the mildest question."
Etymology
From sergeant major + -ly.
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