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Meaning of CAPTAINCY

Pronunciation:  'kaptunsee

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the post of captain
 

CAPTAINCY is a 9 letter word that starts with C.

 

 Synonyms: captainship
 
 See Also: berth, office, place, position, post, situation, spot

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cap"tain*cy\, n.; pl. {Captaincies}.
The rank, post, or commission of a captain. --Washington.

{Captaincy general}, the office, power, territory, or
   jurisdiction of a captain general; as, the captaincy
   general of La Habana (Cuba and its islands).

 

 

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