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flag′ of′ficer,
- Militarya naval officer above the rank of captain, as a fleet admiral, admiral, vice-admiral, rear admiral, or commodore, who is entitled to display a flag indicating his or her rank.
- Naval Terms(formerly) an officer in command of a fleet, squadron, or group of ships.
- 1655–65
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