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The aromatic bark of tree (Drimys, / Drymis, Winteri) of the Magnolia family, which is found in Southern Chili. It was first used as a cure for scurvy by its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice admiral to sir Francis Drake, in 1577.
The captain of a vessel that sails upon the sea.
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Ranked or ranged below; subordinate; inferior; specifically (Mil.), ranking as a junior officer; being below the rank of captain; as, a subaltern officer.
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Military skill; as, to show good captainship.
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A person holding a subordinate position; specifically, a commissioned military officer below the rank of captain.
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The master of a fishing or small trading vessel; hence, the master, or captain, of any vessel.
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An officer in a merchant vessel ranking next below the captain. If there are more than one bearing the title, they are called, respectively, first mate, second mate, third mate, etc. In the navy, a subordinate officer or assistant; as, master's mate; surgeon's mate.
v. t.
To act as captain of; to lead.
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The rank, post, or commission of a captain.
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A captain of a war vessel whose name appeared, or was "posted," in the seniority list of the British navy, as distinguished from a commander whose name was not so posted. The term was also used in the United States navy; but no such commission as post-captain was ever recognized in either service, and the term has fallen into disuse.
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One in charge of a portion of a ship's company; as, a captain of a top, captain of a gun, etc.
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Specifically, a small body of cavalry, light horse, or dragoons, consisting usually of about sixty men, commanded by a captain; the unit of formation of cavalry, corresponding to the company in infantry. Formerly, also, a company of horse artillery; a battery.
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A viceroy; a governor of a subah; also, a native captain in the British native army.
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By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain.
v. t.
To transport in a boat propelled with oars; as, to row the captain ashore in his barge.
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A person having authority over others acting in concert; as, the captain of a boat's crew; the captain of a football team.
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A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course.
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The captain, master, or commander of a ship.
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A person employed in a hotel, or a club, or on board a ship, to provide for the table, superintend the culinary affairs, etc. In naval vessels, the captain's steward, wardroom steward, steerage steward, warrant officers steward, etc., are petty officers who provide for the messes under their charge.
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The condition, rank, post, or authority of a captain or chief commander.
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