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Meaning Of Midshipman
n.
Formerly, a kind of naval cadet, in a ship of war,
whose business was to carry orders, messages, reports, etc., between
the officers of the quarter-deck and those of the forecastle, and
render other services as required.
n.
In the English naval service, the second rank attained
by a combatant officer after a term of service as naval cadet. Having
served three and a half years in this rank, and passed an examination,
he is eligible to promotion to the rank of lieutenant.
n.
In the United States navy, the lowest grade of officers
in line of promotion, being graduates of the Naval Academy awaiting
promotion to the rank of ensign.
n.
An American marine fish of the genus Porichthys, allied
to the toadfish.