Leftenant

Pronunciation

• IPA: /lÉ›fˈtÉ›nÉ™nt/, /luːˈtÉ›nÉ™nt/ US

Origin

Phonetic rendering of lieutenant UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

Full definition of leftenant

Noun

1. An archaic spelling of lieutenant.Quotations:1909, He is said to be a leftenant. Of the police force. A leftenant. - William N. Famous, Colonel Crook Stories, page 3.