Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAP'TAIN
CAP'SULE, or CAP'SU-LACAP'TAIN
CAP'TAIN, a.
- Chief; valiant. – Shak. – 1. The rank, post or commission of a captain. – Washington.
- The jurisdiction of a captain, or commander, as in South America.
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