Rank

(răngk.) [From A. S. ranc. ] The degree of official or social elevation which one person holds in respect to another, particularly defined with regard to the aristocracy, officers of the army and navy, . (Mil.) The straight line made by the soldiers of a battalion of infantry, or squadron of cavalry, when standing side by side: - opposed to file. Rank and file, all privates and non-commi ioned officers bearing arms, [s. 754]