Sgt

/ˈsɑːrdʒənt/ noun

Definition

abbreviation for sergeant, a military or police rank

Etymology

Abbreviation of sergeant, from Old French sergent 'servant, soldier', from Latin serviens 'serving'

Kelly Says

Sergeant originally just meant 'servant' - these were the guys who served the knights and nobles. Now they're the backbone of military leadership, quite a promotion over the centuries!

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