The action of commanding and marching at the head of armed men. †at one's leading: under one's command. †Also, ability to command, generalship.

Command of an armed force.

Command, direction.

The action of conduct, v.; leading, guidance, etc.; see the verb.

The position of leader of a body of fighting men; the leadership of a body of retainers. Obsolete.

The leading or commanding of an army, a vessel, etc.; leadership, command; management. of the army, etc., led. (Now somewhat rare.)

Vassals collectively; the men who could be called upon by a lord for military service. Also: leadership of such men. Cf. manred, n. 3. Obsolete.

Leadership, command, esp. military or naval (of the person commanding, or of the army, etc., commanded); = conduct, n.1 5. Obsolete.

Authority, sway, sovereignty, control; military command. Obsolete.

The faculty of commanding; exercise of authority; rule, control, sway; spec. that of a military or naval commander. Also figurative.

The office of a military or other commander; commandership, command. Obsolete.

The action or control of a captain; generalship.