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- (now historical) A post-captain promoted to the rank of rear admiral on the understanding that he will immediately retire without having actually served at that rank. [from 18th c.]
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Meaning
- [Noun]
- (now historical) A post-captain promoted to the rank of rear admiral on the understanding that he will immediately retire without having actually served at that rank. [from 18th c.]
- A large butterfly, Vanessa itea, native to Australia and New Zealand, with yellow markings on the forewings. [from 19th c.]
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