† ˌcounter-ˈadmiral Obs.
[ad. F. contre-amiral (whence also in G.): cf. counter- 8 b.]
= rear-admiral.
| 1789–96 Morse Amer. Geog. II. 90 The admiralty consists of one high admiral, three admirals, three vice-admirals, and four countre admirals. |
† ˌcounter-ˈadmiral Obs.
[ad. F. contre-amiral (whence also in G.): cf. counter- 8 b.]
= rear-admiral.
| 1789–96 Morse Amer. Geog. II. 90 The admiralty consists of one high admiral, three admirals, three vice-admirals, and four countre admirals. |
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