Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a captain.

Etymologies

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captain +‎ -like

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Examples

  • So she mustered a brisk, captainlike tone and asked Ohr to step outside with her so they could discuss where to put the captain.

    Captive of My Desires Johanna Lindsey 2006

  • Richards stepped up with his most captainlike post-game comments since he was given the

    CourierPostOnline.com - News 2009

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