major

English

/ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/, /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (military ranks) A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.

Etymology

Borrowed from French major.

Origin

French

major

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