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Lieut.

Lieut.

6.4
A short form of the military rank Lieutenant used before a person's name
  • noun
  • /ˈluːtənənt/
  • UK
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  • Lieut. Johnson received a medal for his bravery during the mission.

Examples

  • After the ceremony, Lieut. Evans addressed the new recruits.

  • The orders were delivered by Lieut. Carter to the command post.

  • The promotion to Lieut. is a significant achievement.

  • The Lieuts. in our unit are very dedicated.

  • Lieut. Smith was praised for his leadership in the field during the operation.

  • When addressing Lieut. Thompson at the ceremony, the general spoke highly of his service.

  • The report was submitted by Lieut. Garcia to the commanding officer for review.

Synonyms

lieutenant
vsLieut.
  • Specialized
614 5.8

An officer in the armed forces who is below a captain and often commands a small unit

is the shortened form used before a person's name

Surface Forms

Lieut. singular

Etymology

Lieut. is the abbreviation of lieutenant, a word made from old French lieu ('place') and tenant ('holding'). So a lieutenant is a 'place-holder' who can act for a higher officer, and Lieut. is used before a person's name.