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Etymology
tweede + luitenant, from Dutch luitenant, from Middle Dutch lieutenant, from Middle French lieutenant.
Noun
tweede luitenant (plural tweede luitenants)
- (military) second lieutenant
References
- Smaldone, Joseph P. (1997). "National Security". In Byrnes, Rita M. (ed.). South Africa: a country study. Area Handbook (3rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. pp. 378.