Captain

kap'tan, n. The military officer command ing a company or troop; also the commander of ship, foreman of workmen, etc.: a military leader: warrior. — Captain-general. (Mil.) A commander in-chief. — C. -lieutenant. An officer, who, with the rank of captain, and pay of lieutenant, commands a post, company or commi ion or troop. of, — etc. 'Cap'taincy, -si, n. Rank, Caption, kap's hun, n. (Law.) That part of a legal instrument which shows where, when, and by what authority, it was taken, found, or executed. The heading of a chapter, section, or page.