Under-sergeant

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A non-commissioned officer army rank immediately below a sergeant; corporal.

    "Because of his cadet experience he was immediately made an under-sergeant, and was responsible for the discipline of the thirty or so students on the course, and was answerable to the Commanding Officer."

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"Because of his cadet experience he was immediately made an under-sergeant, and was responsible for the discipline of the thirty or so students on the course, and was answerable to the Commanding Officer."

Etymology

From under- + sergeant.

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