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Synonyms of lieutenant
a person who helps a more skilled person
- the drug lord has a pair of brutal lieutenants who do most of his dirty work for him
Synonyms for lieutenant
Words Related to lieutenant
- attendant,
- handmaiden
- (also handmaid),
- maid,
- maidservant,
- scullion,
- servant
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“Lieutenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lieutenant. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of lieutenant was in the 14th century
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