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sergeantfish — /sahr jeuhnt fish /, n., pl. (esp. collectively) sergeantfish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) sergeantfishes. 1. the cobia, Rachycentron canadum. 2. any of various other marine fishes with striped fins. [1880 85, Amer.; SERGEANT … Useful english dictionary
sergeantfish — ser•geant•fish [[t]ˈsɑr dʒəntˌfɪʃ[/t]] n. pl. (esp. collectively) fish, (esp. for kinds or species) fish•es. ich the cobia Rachycentron canadum[/ex] • Etymology: 1880–85, amer.; so called from the stripes on the fins … From formal English to slang
sergeant — sergeancy /sahr jeuhn see/, sergeantship, n. /sahr jeuhnt/, n. 1. a noncommissioned army officer of a rank above that of corporal. 2. U.S. Air Force. any noncommissioned officer above the rank of airman first class. 3. a police officer ranking… … Universalium
sergeant — ser•geant [[t]ˈsɑr dʒənt[/t]] n. 1) mil a) a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps ranking above a corporal b) an officer of similar rank in the armed services of other countries 2) mil any noncommissioned officer in the U.S.… … From formal English to slang
