noun as in strong fondness

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lieutenant, second-in-command

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Example:The former lieutenant or undercaptain now leads a different ship.

Definition:A military officer next below a captain in rank, who often acts as the undercaptain or second-in-command.

From lieutenant

Example:Despite the captain’s return, the second-in-command or undercaptain continued to guide the ship's crew.

Definition:A subordinate responsible for taking over in the captain’s absence, equivalent to an undercaptain position.

From second-in-command