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- Portuguese · calque ofcapitão de mar e guerra
- English todaycaptain of sea and war
Calque of Portuguese capitão de mar e guerra.
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captain of sea and war
Today it means: The most senior naval officer rank used in Lusophone countries, usually equal in rank to the Anglophone naval rank of captain. Full definition →
Portuguese capitão de mar e guerra