Definition of rank

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Rank (n. & v.) A line of soldiers ranged side by side; -- opposed to file. See 1st File, 1 (a)..

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Unfrankable :: Unfrankable (a.) Not frankable; incapable of being sent free by public conveyance.
Olibanum :: Olibanum (n.) The fragrant gum resin of various species of Boswellia; Oriental frankincense.
Countermarch :: Countermarch (n.) An evolution by which a body of troops change front or reverse the direction of march while retaining the same men in the front rank; also, a movement by which the rear rank becomes the front one, either with or without changing the right to the left..
Belt :: Belt (n.) A token or badge of knightly rank.
Buffoonery :: Buffoonery (n.) The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures..
Ensign :: Ensign (n.) A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like..
Senior :: Senior (a.) More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder; hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior member; senior counsel..
Frank :: Frank (n.) Liberal; generous; profuse.
Rancid :: Rancid (a.) Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter..
Garb :: Garb (n.) The whole dress or suit of clothes worn by any person, especially when indicating rank or office; as, the garb of a clergyman or a judge..
Derogate :: Derogate (v. i.) To act beneath one-s rank, place, birth, or character; to degenerate..
Draglink :: Draglink (n.) A link connecting the cranks of two shafts.
Maharajah :: Maharajah (n.) A sovereign prince in India; -- a title given also to other persons of high rank.
Pursuivant :: Pursuivant (n.) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; -- called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds. Also used figuratively..
Gentilly :: Gentilly (a.) In a gentle or hoble manner; frankly.
Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To bring to a higher condition or situation; to elevate in rank, dignity, and the like; to increase the value or estimation of; to promote; to exalt; to advance; to enhance; as, to raise from a low estate; to raise to office; to raise the price, and the like..
Tonsure :: Tonsure (n.) The shaven corona, or crown, which priests wear as a mark of their order and of their rank..
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop..
Archdeacon :: Archdeacon (n.) In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority..
Ennoble :: Ennoble (v. t.) To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a commoner..
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