leftenant

English

Etymology

Phonetic rendering of lieutenant (UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, US (archaic))

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɛfˈtɛnənt/

Noun

leftenant (plural leftenants)

1. Archaic form of lieutenant.
   • 1909, William N. Famous, Colonel Crook Stories, page 3:

     He is said to be a leftenant. Of the police force. A leftenant.

2. Misspelling of lieutenant.