first lieutenant

noun

Meaning

The second lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain. The rank of first lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant junior grade.
An equivalent rank in other military forces.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

second lieutenant(English)lieutenant(English)lieut(English)leftenant(English)sub-lieutenant(English)number one(English)lieutenaunt(English)subaltern(English)

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