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Meaning of "colour sergeant" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COLOUR SERGEANT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLOUR SERGEANT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colour sergeant is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLOUR SERGEANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

colour sergeant

Colour sergeant

Colour sergeant or color sergeant is a rank of non-commissioned officer found in several militaries.

Definition of colour sergeant in the English dictionary

The definition of colour sergeant in the dictionary is a sergeant who carries the regimental, battalion, or national colours, as in a colour guard.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLOUR SERGEANT

colour code
colour commentator
colour contrast
colour film
colour filter
colour guard
colour index
colour line
colour phase
colour photograph
colour photography
colour printer
colour scheme
colour separation
colour separation overlay
colour slide
colour subcarrier
colour supplement
colour television
colour temperature

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLOUR SERGEANT

beauty pageant
buck sergeant
chief master sergeant
creant
Dashing White Sergeant
detective sergeant
drill sergeant
exigeant
flight sergeant
intransigeant
lance sergeant
master sergeant
meant
pageant
platoon sergeant
quartermaster sergeant
senior master sergeant
sergeant
staff sergeant
technical sergeant

Synonyms and antonyms of colour sergeant in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «colour sergeant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLOUR SERGEANT

Find out the translation of colour sergeant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of colour sergeant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «colour sergeant» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

颜色警长
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

color de sargento
570 millions of speakers

English

colour sergeant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रंग हवलदार
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

لون رقيب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

цвет сержант
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cor sargento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রঙ সার্জেন্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

couleur sergent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sarjan warna
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Farbe Sergeant
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カラー軍曹
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

색상 상사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sersan werna
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

màu trung sĩ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வண்ண சார்ஜென்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रंगीत सार्जेंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Renkli çavuş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colore sergente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kolor sierżant
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

колір сержант
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

culoare sergent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χρώμα λοχίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kleur sersant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

färg sergeant
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

farge sersjant
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of colour sergeant

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOUR SERGEANT»

The term «colour sergeant» is normally little used and occupies the 130.767 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLOUR SERGEANT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «colour sergeant» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «colour sergeant» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about colour sergeant

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLOUR SERGEANT»

Discover the use of colour sergeant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to colour sergeant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Highland Light Infantry Chronicle
ROLL OF FORMER N.C.O.'s WHO HAVE VOLUNTARILY REJOINED THE REGIMENT FOR DUTY. J. Buggan, late Colour-Sergeant, H.L.I. J. Ferguson, late Sergeant, 9th H.L.I. E. Elliott, late Corporal, 2nd H.L.I. James Cardow, late Sergeant, ...
2
The United Service Magazine
Colonel Sir J. E. Alexander (late), Captain J. G. Maycock, Sergeant W. Hopkins. 17th — Brevet Major A. M'Kinstrey, Colour-Sergeant H. Gibson. 18th — Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Kennedy, C.B. (late), Brevet Lieutenant-CoL G. F. S. Call , Lieut.
Arthur William Alsager Pollock, 1857
3
A Hole in Our Lives Forever
After we were double marched back to the parade ground, Colour Sergeant Webb was waiting for us and our platoon corporal instructor halted us at the edge of the parade ground. Then Colour Sergeant Webb took over and marched us on to ...
D. M. Freemantle, 2011
4
Rudyard Kipling's Collection [ 46 Books ]:
“What are the bugles blowin' for?” said FilesonParade. “To turn you out, to turn you out”, the Colour–Sergeant said. “What makes you look so white, so white?” said FilesonParade. “I'm dreadin' what I've got to watch”, the Colour–Sergeant said.
Rudyard Kipling, 2012
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Infantry tactics: or, Rules for the exercise and manoeuvres ...
The lieutenant-colonel will move an equal distance in front of the colour-sergeant , facing towards the colonel, who will, by a signal of his sword, establish him opposite the colour-sergeant, perpendicular to the front of the battalion, and then  ...
United States. War Dept, 1825
6
Among Friends: The Scots Guards 1956-1993
Whyte 1966 1966 Colonel A.L D. Fletcher Major M. I. V. Bowater J. M. A.Nurton Colour Sergeant J.Dargie Sergeant A. D. Knight 1967 Colonel Order Major S. C. M. Bland 1967 British Empire Medal Colour Sergeant A.I.D. D.Young Fletcher ...
Murray Naylor, 1995
7
Poetry: Cooperative Learning Unit
"I'm dreadin' what I've got to watch," the Colour-Sergeant said. For they're hangin' Danny Deever, you can hear the Dead March play, The regiment's in 'ollow square-they're hangin' him today; They've taken of his buttons off an' cut his stripes ...
Scott, James
8
A Good Dusting: The Sudan Campaigns 1883-1899
The COMPANY COMMANDER sits at his desk lighting a small cigar. By the door stands the COLOUR SERGEANT at attention, his sun helmet squarely on his head, his pacestick under his left arm. Company Commanders Orders are over and ...
Henry Keown-Boyd, 1986
9
No Ordinary Tourist
Colonel John Blashford-Snell MBE, Colonel Dave Nicholls RM, Colour Sergeant Kenny Dalton RM, Colour Sergeant Dave Trevelion RM, Colour Sergeant John Claire RM, Colour Sergeant 'Snowy' Snowdon RM, Colour Sergeant Jim Morris ...
Sean Chapple, 2008
10
100 Poems: Old and New
“What makes you look so white, so white?“ said Files-on-Parade. “I'm dreadin' what I've got to watch,“ the Colour-Sergeant said. For they're hangin' Danny Deever, you can hear the Dead March play, The Regiment's in 'ollow square — they're ...
Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Pinney, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLOUR SERGEANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term colour sergeant is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Falmouth Primary pupils arm themselves for world of work
Colour sergeant Chris Metcalf, who was leading the activities, said: "It's nice to come in to work with the younger ones: plant the seed." Pictures:. «Falmouth Packet, Jul 15»
2
When celluloid tears are real
Similarly, in Zulu, after the battle when Colour Sergeant Bourne (Nigel Green) is calling the roll, my vision becomes decidedly blurry. And don't ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
3
Charles hails 'very best' Gurkhas
Charles sipped from a cooling drink as he toured tents speaking to soldiers and their families, including Colour Sergeant Santosh Rai, his wife ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Thieves target venue of charity fundraiser held in memory of fallen …
Colour sergeant Alan Boyle, who helped to organise the event, described the moment he discovered what had happened as 'devastating'. «Warrington Guardian, Jun 15»
5
Regiment divers launch 50th anniversary event
Regiment dive team member Colour Sergeant David Dumont added: “Space is limited to 150 people and it's sure to be popular, so anyone ... «Royal Gazette, Jun 15»
6
Outrage over £374 fee for Last Post bugler at dead VC hero's …
... has previously always been provided free of charge for the memorial at Southern Cemetery in Chorlton, to Colour Sergeant John Prettyjohns. «Manchester Evening News, Jun 15»
7
Regiment Offers Parking For Canada Day Event
Regiment Colour Sergeant David Dumont said, “It's an opportunity to raise money for the diving programme and also helps keep the roads ... «Bernews, Jun 15»
8
Governor launches tag day
Mr Fergusson also supported the charity's tag day on Friday by purchasing the first tag from St John Ambulance Junior Colour Sergeant, ... «Royal Gazette, Jun 15»
9
St John Ambulance To Hold Tag Day On Friday
... met Chairman and Commander Williams and St John Colour Sergeant Andrew Crumley at Government House to purchase the first tag for St ... «Bernews, Jun 15»
10
NY Daily News: Prince Harry ends 10-year military career
From learning the hard way to stay onside with my Colour Sergeant at Sandhurst, to the incredible people I served with during two tours in ... «Sentinel Republic, Jun 15»

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