ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Half-colonel

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Half-colonel is a noun meaning (colloquial, UK) lieutenant colonel.

Meaning

(colloquial, UK) lieutenant colonel.

Example Sentences

'Yep. Lieutenant one day; major by the end of the week: lieutenant-colonel the week after. That's what it's like.' He snuffed down his nose in self-contempt. 'The office in Cairo is full of bogus half-colonels like me.'

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