lance sergeant

lance sergeant

noun British Military.
1.
a sergeant of the lowest rank.
2.
(formerly) a corporal appointed to act as sergeant, without increase in pay; an acting sergeant.

Origin:
1805–15; see lance corporal
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lance sergeant
 
n
a corporal acting as a sergeant, usually on a temporary basis and without additional pay

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