MAJOR

A person of full age; one who la no longer a minor; one who has attained the management of his own concerns and the enjoyment of his civic rights. In militaZ7 law. The officer nex:t 1D · rank above a captain. MAJOR A'NlnJS, The greater year; the bi extile year, consisting of 366 days. Bract. foL 800b. ~OR ~DER.µ., In mllital'J' law. All officer next bi nmk above a brigadier [s. 754]