reformado
/ˌrɛfəˈmeɪdəʊ/ /ˌrɛfəˈmɑːdəʊ/Now chiefly historical
noun
A military officer left without a command owing to reorganization but retaining his rank and seniority, and receiving full or half pay. Also: a volunteer serving in the army or navy without a commission, but with the rank of an officer. Compare reform. Now historical.
- Chiefly with reference to the period of the English Civil War..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Ben Jonson (?1573–1637), poet and playwright. From Spanish reformado military officer left without a command owing to reorganization (probably 1593), person who is or has reformed in some respect, use as noun of reformado, adjective.