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noun
(also alferes)
historical Chiefly in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts: an ensign, a standard-bearer; a second lieutenant.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nicholas (1532–1601), shipowner and translator. Partly (originally) from Spanish alférez ensign, standard-bearer, second lieutenant.
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