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Comics character
Adventures of Captain Marvel, with Tom Tyler as Captain Marvel and Frank Coghlan, Jr. as Billy Batson. Fawcett ceased publishing Captain Marvel-related
Shazam_(DC_Comics)
1924 novella by Herman Melville
works. Billy Budd is a "handsome sailor" who strikes and inadvertently kills his false accuser, Master-at-arms John Claggart. The ship's Captain, Edward
Billy_Budd
Song by Billy Joel
"Captain Jack" is a song by Billy Joel featured on his 1973 album Piano Man as its closing track with a live version on his 1981 album Songs in the Attic
Captain Jack (Billy Joel song)
Captain_Jack_(Billy_Joel_song)
Comic opera
Captain Billy is a one-act comic opera with a libretto by Harry Greenbank and music by François Cellier. It was first performed at the Savoy Theatre on
Captain_Billy
American actor (born 1966)
who plays Charlotte Cassadine on the ABC-TV soap opera General Hospital. "Billy Burke". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on January 2,
Billy_Burke_(actor)
American publishing company
Wilford Hamilton "Captain Billy" Fawcett (1885–1940). It kicked off with the publication of the bawdy humor magazine Captain Billy's Whiz Bang and expanded
Fawcett_Publications
19th-century Seminole chief and military leader
it is disputed whether the grave marked "Captain Billy Bowlegs" is actually his or that of a different Billy Bowlegs. Bowlegs was born into a family of
Billy_Bowlegs
Australian actor and author
Four Years Later. 2024 Arnold appeared in 10 episodes of Nautilus as Captain Billy Millais In January 2020, Hachette Australia published Arnold's first
Luke_Arnold
American sports shooter and publisher
Fawcett (/ˈfɔːsɪt/; April 29, 1885 – February 7, 1940), also known as Captain Billy, was an American magazine publisher and sports shooter. He competed
Wilford_Fawcett
1980 film by William Peter Blatty
at what he sees. Stacy Keach as Colonel Vincent Kane Scott Wilson as Captain Billy Cutshaw Jason Miller as Lieutenant Frankie Reno Ed Flanders as Colonel
The_Ninth_Configuration
2000 film
owner Bob Brown ridicules and taunts Captain Billy Tyne over his recent "cold streak". Desperate to redeem himself, Billy convinces the Andrea Gail crew to
The_Perfect_Storm_(film)
Football stadium in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
the corporate facilities above and a restaurant, Billy's Bar, named after former club captain Billy Bremner. Plans for development at Elland Road to include
Elland_Road
Television station in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Crest. While it was remembered for non-news local programs such as Captain Billy, a popular children's show that ended when the host was murdered in
KRQE
Scottish footballer
Greatest Leeds United player of all time, surpassed only by his club captain, Billy Bremner (No. 1) and John Charles (No. 2). He was also voted into the
Eddie Gray (footballer, born 1948)
Eddie_Gray_(footballer,_born_1948)
Association football club in England
Matthew Lowton, Manchester United defender and club captain Harry Maguire and current club captain Billy Sharp. The academy building and training facilities
Sheffield_United_F.C.
Topics referred to by the same term
Bolton, Reading and Rouen Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924) (1924–1994), Wolverhampton Wanderers and England football captain Billy Wright (footballer, born
Billy_Wright
Football match
having to go to Rotterdam for a replay. However, in the 90th minute captain Billy McNeill scored to give Celtic the victory. In the semi-finals, Czechoslovak
1967_European_Cup_final
Irish footballer and manager
Giles moved to Leeds in 1963 where he played in midfield alongside captain Billy Bremner. The duo formed a central midfield partnership which was one
Johnny_Giles
2013 film by Paul Greengrass
pirate leader Abduwali Muse. The screenplay by Billy Ray is based on Phillips's 2010 book A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous
Captain_Phillips_(film)
Fictional character in the 1883 novel Treasure Island
is tended to by Dr. Livesey, who discovers the real name of the Captain to be Billy Bones when his arm is bared as a prelude to a surgical bloodletting
Billy_Bones
1942 film by Henry King
friendship for Morgan, but others of the Pirate Brotherhood, such as Captain Billy Leech and Wogan, refuse to change. Meanwhile, Waring takes a liking
The_Black_Swan_(film)
Association football club in England
culminating in the suspension of seventeen players in 1906, including captain Billy Meredith, who subsequently moved across town to Manchester United. A
Manchester_City_F.C.
Village in South Yorkshire, England
to 374 at the 2011 Census. Former Leeds United and Scotland football captain Billy Bremner was resident in Clifton until his death. UK Census (2001). "Local
Clifton,_Doncaster
American pioneering wreck and technical diver
"Captain" Billy Deans is a pioneering wreck and technical diver. "Captain" is the nickname which is widely applied to Billy Deans, however he is a US Coast
Billy_Deans_(diver)
English footballer (born 1984)
thrilled to keep 15-goal Billy Paynter". Hartlepool Mail. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016. "Billy Paynter: Hartlepool captain out for the season after
Billy_Paynter
Topics referred to by the same term
documentary photographer Billy Burke (firefighter) (1955–2001), American fire captain Billy Burke (actor) (born 1966), American actor Billie Burke (1884–1970),
Billy_Burke
Superhero family appearing in DC Comics
Family comprises the superpowered alter egos of Billy Batson (teenaged alter-ego of Shazam, formerly Captain Marvel) and his foster siblings: Mary Bromfield
Marvel_Family
Fictional pirate in Stevenson's Treasure Island
Captain J. Flint is a fictional golden age pirate captain who features in a number of novels, television series, and films. The original character was
Captain_Flint
English annual charity football event
Manager: Susanna Reid Coach: Bradley Walsh Celebrities Usain Bolt (Captain) Billy Wingrove Kem Cetinay Niall Horan Martin Compston Danny O'Carroll Jack
Soccer_Aid
American screenwriter and film director (born 1962)
Billy Ray (born 1962) is an American screenwriter and film director. He began writing for television and movies in 1994 with Color of Night. He has written
Billy_Ray_(screenwriter)
Region of Massachusetts in the United States
the one last catch that will make up for a lackluster fishing season, Captain Billy Tyne (George Clooney) pushes his boat, the Andrea Gail, out to the waters
Cape_Ann
1973 studio album by Billy Joel
Piano Man is the second studio album by American recording artist Billy Joel, released on November 14, 1973, by Columbia Records. The album emerged from
Piano_Man_(Billy_Joel_album)
Football match
half was sent towards the Celtic penalty area. Celtic defender and captain Billy McNeill stumbled and misjudged the ball, and as he tried to recover
1970_European_Cup_final
English rugby union player (born 1992)
2017: Sam Warburton captain, Dylan Hartley out". BBC Sport. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2021. "British and Irish Lions 2017: Billy Vunipola withdraws
Billy_Vunipola
American children's television series
related to Captain Kangaroo. Captain Kangaroo at IMDb Captain Kangaroo/Cashin Comedy Co. website (Archived) Ingram, Billy. "The Good Captain", TVParty
Captain_Kangaroo
2024 British adventure drama television series
Benedict Hardie as Edward Cuff Jacob Collins-Levy as Captain Youngblood Luke Arnold as Captain Billy Millais Darren Gilshenan as Punch Richard E. Grant
Nautilus_(TV_series)
Scottish actor and comedian (born 1942)
He voiced Captain John Smith's shipmate, Ben, in Disney's animated film, Pocahontas. In 1996, he appeared in Muppet Treasure Island as Billy Bones. In
Billy_Connolly
1941 serial by William Witney, John English
Tyler as the superhero Captain Marvel and Frank Coghlan, Jr. as his alter ego, Billy Batson. It was adapted from the popular Captain Marvel comic book character
Adventures_of_Captain_Marvel
156 different team captains. Andy Robertson has captained Scotland most often, in 72 games. Four other players (George Young, Billy Bremner, Darren Fletcher
List of Scotland national football team captains
List_of_Scotland_national_football_team_captains
2006 TV film
Donald Fong as Lung Hay Peter Skagen as The Bartender James Russo as Captain Billy Fender (Part 1) Shaun Johnston as Bob "Smallpox Bob" Robert Duvall developed
Broken_Trail
1996 American Western adventure television miniseries
Forsythe Allen Tim Blake Nelson as Johnny Carthage Alastair Duncan as Captain Billy Falconer Brad Greenquist as Kirker Kieran Mulroney as Jimmy Tweed Jared
Dead_Man's_Walk_(miniseries)
Seminole Union Army officer of the American Civil War (died 1863/1864)
1864), commonly known as Billy Bowlegs and also known as So-Nuk-Mek-Ko, was a Seminole who gained recognition as a captain in the American Civil War
Sonuk_Mikko
Football match
Smyth scored Wolves' goals, with Mal Griffiths replying for Leicester. Captain Billy Wright was presented with the cup by Princess Elizabeth. Wolves started
1949_FA_Cup_final
Fictional comic book character
eventually accepts and is taken by Billy into a secret location where Billy tells him about The Boys. After some convincing, Billy finally manages to get Hughie
Billy_Butcher
Football match
captain Billy Wright attempted to tackle him, Puskás dragged back the ball with the sole of his boot an instant before, leaving the English captain chasing
Match of the Century (1953 England v Hungary football match)
Match_of_the_Century_(1953_England_v_Hungary_football_match)
American publishing company, imprint of Fawcett Publications
originals. Fawcett's editor-in-chief was Ralph Daigh, who had been hired by Captain Billy in 1928, and the art director for Gold Medal was Al Allard, who also
Gold_Medal_Books
Fights between English and Turkish football fans
the Elland Road gates in tribute. The statue of former Leeds United captain Billy Bremner which was outside the stadium also had a black armband placed
2000 UEFA Cup semi-final violence
2000_UEFA_Cup_semi-final_violence
New Zealand rugby union club, based in Wellington
Savea (2019–2023 – Captain) Du'Plessis Kirifi (2025–present – Captain) Asafo Aumua (2025 – Captain) Billy Proctor (2025 – Captain) Jordie Barrett (2026–present
Hurricanes_(rugby_union)
Character from the Call of Duty franchise
the original trilogy, he is voiced by Billy Murray; in the reboot series, he is voiced by Barry Sloane. Captain Price is based on another character of
Captain_Price
Scottish actor (1878–1968)
Whisky Galore! (1949) as Narrator (uncredited) Treasure Island (1950) as Captain Billy Bones Trio (1950) as Mr McLeod (in segment Sanatorium) My Daughter Joy
Finlay_Currie
Group Captain Billy Drake, DSO, DFC & Bar (20 December 1917 – 28 August 2011) was a British fighter pilot and air ace. He was credited officially with
Billy_Drake
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Historic Places. Wilford H. Fawcett, also known as "Captain Billy", started the book "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" as a joke book for soldiers during World
Wilford_H._Fawcett_House
Fictional character
granted Captain Marvel his powers. Billy asks the wizard to heal Freddy and save his life, but Shazam cannot, and instead tells Billy that he, as Captain Marvel
Captain_Marvel_Jr.
English footballer (1929–1958)
1950s and was considered a possible captain of the national team after the retirement of the incumbent captain, Billy Wright, whose career continued until
Roger_Byrne
American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949)
Wikiquote has quotations related to Billy Joel. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Billy Joel. Official website Billy Joel on Instagram, archived at Ghostarchive
Billy_Joel
Scottish footballer and manager (1940–2019)
"Obituary: Billy McNeill, legendary Celtic captain and manager". The Herald. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2020. "Alan McRae pays tribute to Billy McNeill"
Billy_McNeill
2005 film directed by Stewart Raffill
thriller survival film written and directed by Stewart Raffill and starring Billy Zane, Kelly Brook and Juan Pablo Di Pace. Jack and Jennifer are a wealthy
Survival_Island
American animated television series
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy is an American animated comedy horror television series created by Maxwell Atoms for Cartoon Network. Set in the
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
The_Grim_Adventures_of_Billy_&_Mandy
American actor (born 1966)
the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2015. "Billy Zane: Oh, Captain!". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 28, 2015
Billy_Zane
English pop vocal trio
dissolved, Joy married the Wolverhampton Wanderers and England football captain Billy Wright on 28 July 1958 at Poole Register Office, a year before he retired
The_Beverley_Sisters
2019 DC Comics superhero film
story of the hero, then known by his original name of Captain Marvel. His young alter ego, Billy Batson. Peter Segal was attached as director and Dwayne
Shazam!_(film)
History of an English football club
ultimately unsuccessful step of appointing former England and Wolves captain Billy Wright as manager, despite his lack of managerial experience and the
History of Arsenal F.C. (1886–1966)
History_of_Arsenal_F.C._(1886–1966)
Scottish footballer (1940–2025)
the goalkeeping position. He was presented with a winner's medal by captain Billy McNeill at a post-match dinner, but then had it taken from him in suspicious
John_Fallon_(footballer)
English footballer (1924–1994)
on an eight-month trial by Major Frank Buckley, who had initially told Billy that he was "too small" to be taken on. In early September 1939 League and
Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924)
Billy_Wright_(footballer,_born_1924)
1969 film by Dennis Hopper
the credits roll over the scene. Peter Fonda as Wyatt, "Captain America" Dennis Hopper as Billy Jack Nicholson as George Hanson Luke Askew as Stranger
Easy_Rider
American theatre award for Broadway actors
Tim Curry (coincided with dual nominations for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) Billy Elliot the Musical – David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish (joint
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
Tony_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Musical
Australian-American actor and musician (born 1979)
an Australian-American actor and musician. He is known for his roles as Billy Kennedy on the Australian soap opera Neighbours (1994–2000, 2005, 2022)
Jesse_Spencer
Television series
Comics). The program starred Michael Gray as Billy Batson, a teenage boy who can transform into the superhero Captain Marvel, originally played by Jackson Bostwick
Shazam!_(TV_series)
Children's illustrated novel series by Dav Pilkey
Captain Underpants is an American illustrated children's novel series and multimedia franchise created by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. The series
Captain_Underpants
English association football match
national anthem and just prior to kick off. West Ham won the coin toss and captain Billy Bonds chose to stay at the end his team was already at. The game started
1980_FA_Cup_final
2024 film by Alex Sanjiv Pillai
How to Date Billy Walsh is a 2024 British teen romantic comedy film directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai. It follows a schoolboy named Archie, whose feelings
How_to_Date_Billy_Walsh
Royal Air Force main operating base in Lincolnshire, England
(2018–2020) Group Captain Matt Peterson (2020–2022) Group Captain Billy Cooper (2022–2024) Group Captain Paul O'Grady (2024–2025) Group Captain Andrew Hampshire
RAF_Coningsby
to The Lisbon Lions, and the west stand to Jock Stein. The sight of captain Billy McNeill holding aloft the European Cup in the Estádio Nacional has become
History of Celtic F.C. (1887–1994)
History_of_Celtic_F.C._(1887–1994)
1934 musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter
over, Moonface and Erma are visited by Billy, who hides when the ship's captain comes in and reveals that Billy is believed to be Snake Eyes Johnson. The
Anything_Goes
1962 film by Peter Ustinov
sacrifice. Terence Stamp as Billy Budd Robert Ryan as John Claggart, Master d'Arms Peter Ustinov as Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post Captain Melvyn Douglas as The Dansker
Billy_Budd_(film)
Football match
Cup final, 51 years after they won the cup. After the match, Celtic captain Billy McNeill announced his retirement. 3 May 1975 Hampden Park, Glasgow Attendance:
1975_Scottish_Cup_final
Manchester United in the First Division. May 1959: Billy Wright, 35, Wolverhampton Wanderers and England captain, after more than 500 appearances for his club
1958–59_in_English_football
Welsh footballer (1945–2016)
to make allegations against former Leeds manager Don Revie and club captain Billy Bremner regarding match-fixing, though no charges ever arose from his
Gary_Sprake
New Zealand rugby union footballer
the classic rugby text The Complete Rugby Footballer with his vice-captain Billy Stead. Gallaher retired as a player after the 1905–06 tour and took
Dave_Gallaher
Village in Shropshire, England
1966. Ironbridge was the birthplace of England National Football Team captain Billy Wright. By the 19th century, Ironbridge had had many well-known visitors
Ironbridge
Suburb of Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
There are a number of lookouts in Shelburne, including: Captain Billy Lookout at Captain Billy Landing on the northern coast of the locality (11°37′37″S
Shelburne,_Queensland
English footballer (1920–1999)
had one effort that appeared to cross the line not given. The England captain Billy Wright recalled that "even Alf Ramsey, who used to be expressionless
Alf_Ramsey
player Jamie George, England & Saracens rugby union player, England Captain Billy Geen, Welsh rugby union international Darren Gerard, cricketer Charles
List of people educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College
List_of_people_educated_at_Haileybury_and_Imperial_Service_College
Annual award for London theatre
Dolls Sweeney Todd from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Billy Flynn from Chicago Bobby Child from Crazy for You Curly McLain from Oklahoma
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical
Laurence_Olivier_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Musical
Australian rules footballer
com.au. Retrieved 10 May 2026. "Billy Cootee". vfl.aflmstats.com. Retrieved 10 May 2026. "VFL: Cootee named Captain". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 10
Billy_Cootee
English footballer and manager (1927–1989)
international Bobby Collins, who he installed as captain. Other arrivals included former Manchester City teammate Billy McAdams, forward Ian Lawson and left-back
Don_Revie
it. The English public was more sympathetic towards the Australian captain Billy Murdoch than his predecessor Dave Gregory,[citation needed] however
History of Test cricket from 1877 to 1883
History_of_Test_cricket_from_1877_to_1883
1926 film
for the 100th time, but Ruth says she is not certain she loves him. Captain Billy Stokes (Laurence Criner), a World War I fighter pilot, known as "The
The_Flying_Ace
American actor (1899–1964)
On American television, Dumke starred as Captain Billy Bryant in the CBS-TV variety show Captain Billy's Showboat (1948) and was one of the hosts of
Ralph_Dumke
Comic book superheroine
introduced in Captain Marvel Adventures #18 as Mary Bromfield, a girl who discovers she is the long lost twin sister of Captain Marvel's alter ego Billy Batson
Mary_Marvel
American writer (1946–2023)
Hawke's colleague, a brilliant weapons designer), the murderous pirate captain Billy Blood, and his cohort Snake Eye. It debuted on The New York Times Best
Ted_Bell
Comics character
published in Marvel Comics. The first Spider-UK, Billy Braddock, a Spider-Man endling of the Captain Britain Corps from Earth-833, is introduced in the
Spider-UK
American actor (born 1968)
police officer Mike Biggs on Mike & Molly. He also had a recurring role as Billy Colivida on Yes, Dear, and appeared in a dozen episodes of My Name Is Earl
Billy_Gardell
American actor (born 1968)
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Billy Crudup. Billy Crudup at IMDb Billy Crudup at the Internet Broadway Database Billy Crudup at the Internet Off-Broadway
Billy_Crudup
Football match
during the season, which caused several players – most notably, Wolves' captain Billy Wright – to miss the game as they were on duty with their national sides
1954_FA_Charity_Shield
English conductor and composer (1849–1914)
composed jointly with his brother Alfred, libretto by Frank Desprez), Captain Billy (1891, libretto by Harry Greenbank), Old Sarah (1897, libretto by Greenbank)
François_Cellier
2010 American film directed by Joaquim Dos Santos
into Captain Marvel and quickly defeat Adam. Just as Captain Marvel is about to kill him in a blind rage, Superman intervenes and forces Billy to recognize
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
Superman/Shazam!:_The_Return_of_Black_Adam
American singer and musician (born 1938)
Billy Davis Jr. (born June 26, 1938) is an American singer and musician, best known as a member of the 5th Dimension. Along with his wife Marilyn McCoo
Billy_Davis_Jr.
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
Hancock. Hancock was replaced in April 1798 by Captain Billy Douglas, who in turn handed over to Captain Abraham Guyot in April 1801. Sandwich was paid
HMS_Sandwich_(1759)
History of an English football club
the Leeds team could boast the captain of Ireland, John Giles, the captain of Scotland, Billy Bremner and the captain of Wales, Terry Yorath. Leeds would
History_of_Leeds_United_F.C.
CAPTAIN BILLY
CAPTAIN BILLY
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Captain
Biblical
three; chief; captain
Boy/Male
Biblical
Three; chief; captain.
Girl/Female
Irish American French Gaelic Greek Latin
meaning pure.
Surname or Lastname
French
French : nickname from certain ‘certain’, ‘resolute’, a derivative of Old French certise ‘certitude’.English : variant spelling of Sartain, cognate with 1.
Girl/Female
Greek Irish Scottish Gaelic
Pure.
Female
Welsh
Welsh form of Old French Caterine, CATRIN means "pure."
Boy/Male
Biblical
Captain; prince.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English
He who is in Charge
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Chaplin 1.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Old French certeyn ‘self-assured’, ‘determined’. (The phonetic change of -er- to -ar- was a normal process in Middle English).
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and Irish
Scottish and Irish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Austain ‘son of Austin’ (see Austin).English : from a reduced form of Constant or Constantine.
Girl/Female
American, Christian, Greek, Indian, Swedish
Pure; The Celtic Form of Catherine
Biblical
captain; prince
Female
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic CaitlÃn, CAETLIN means "pure."
Girl/Female
Basque Greek
Form of Katherine.
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Antaine, possibly ANTAIN means "invaluable."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Parton.
Boy/Male
English
Captain.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
The Celtic form of Catherine
CAPTAIN BILLY
CAPTAIN BILLY
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Sun
Female
Yiddish
Variant spelling of Yiddish Shayna, SHAYNAH means "beautiful."
Biblical
one who is broken; who fears
Boy/Male
African, American, British, English, Jamaican
Cord Maker
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Bee
Boy/Male
Tamil
Song, Poem, Chant
Boy/Male
Tamil
Love to Meet different persons, A friend
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi
Lord Shiva's Devotee; A Sage who Wrote Devi Mahatmyam
Girl/Female
Tamil
Ankisha | அநà¯à®•ீஷா
Goddess of number
CAPTAIN BILLY
CAPTAIN BILLY
CAPTAIN BILLY
CAPTAIN BILLY
CAPTAIN BILLY
v. t.
To act as captain of; to lead.
n.
A certain number or quantity.
n.
A military leader; a warrior.
n.
Power, or command, over a certain district; chieftainship.
n.
A head, or chief officer
v. t.
To clothe with a caftan.
n.
The military officer who commands a company, troop, or battery, or who has the rank entitling him to do so though he may be employed on other service.
n.
The master or commanding officer of a merchant vessel.
a.
Chief; superior.
n.
The foreman of a body of workmen.
n.
An officer in the United States navy, next above a commander and below a commodore, and ranking with a colonel in the army.
n.
See Capelin.
n.
The rank, post, or commission of a captain.
n.
Any person (clergyman or layman) chosen to conduct religious exercises for a society, etc.; as, a chaplain of a Masonic or a temperance lodge.
n.
A captain of a war vessel whose name appeared, or was "posted," in the seniority list of the British navy, as distinguished from a commander whose name was not so posted. The term was also used in the United States navy; but no such commission as post-captain was ever recognized in either service, and the term has fallen into disuse.
n.
By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain.
a.
Not specifically named; indeterminate; indefinite; one or some; -- sometimes used independenty as a noun, and meaning certain persons.
n.
One in charge of a portion of a ship's company; as, a captain of a top, captain of a gun, etc.
n.
A person having authority over others acting in concert; as, the captain of a boat's crew; the captain of a football team.