The senior commanding officer of a country's navy. In early use frequently in admiral of the sea. See also Lord High Admiral, n.
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| 释义 | society > armed hostility > hostilities at sea > seafaring warrior or naval man > leader or commander > [noun] > naval officer > flag officer > admiral-in-chief (6) admiral1440 The senior commanding officer of a country's navy. In early use frequently in admiral of the sea. See also Lord High Admiral, n. Lord Admiral1489 = Lord High Admiral, n. admiral general1553 (in Germany, Denmark, and other countries) the senior commanding officer of a naval fleet or navy; an officer holding the highest rank in a country's… Lord High Admiral?1574 (The title of) the chief officer of the British Royal Navy. admiral-in-chief1614 a senior commanding officer of a naval fleet or navy; an officer holding the highest rank in a country's navy. admiralissimo1723 (A title held by) a supreme commanding officer of a country's navy, or of combined naval forces. |
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