sergeant-major

A form of sergeant major — A senior, noncommissioned appointment in the Army of a company or unit, directly responsible to the officer in charge for their soldiers' performance, standards, discipline, morale, welfare, et al, that can be held by a Warrant Officer or above.

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Meanings

nounsergeant-major (plural sergeant-majors or sergeants-major)

plural sergeant-majors · plural sergeants-major

  1. alternativeAlternative form of sergeant major.
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