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Military unit
RAAF Command was the main operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. The command was formed in September 1942 and by
RAAF_Command
Operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force
Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command
RAAF_Air_Command
Royal Australian Air Force command system
Area commands were the major operational and administrative formations of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) between 1940 and 1954. Established in
RAAF_area_commands
Military unit
Space Force, was transferred from the RAAF to Space Command in July 2023. Space command "Defence Space Command". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved
Space_Command_(Australia)
Royal Australian Air Force senior commander
senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). During World War II he led RAAF Command, the Air Force's main operational formation, with responsibility
William_Bostock
Royal Australian Air Force command
Eastern Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. It was formed
Eastern_Area_Command_(RAAF)
Royal Australian Air Force command
North-Eastern Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. For most
North-Eastern_Area_Command
Royal Australian Air Force command
Western Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. It was formed
Western_Area_Command_(RAAF)
Royal Australian Air Force command
North-Western Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. Its wartime
North-Western_Area_Command
Royal Australian Air Force chief
relationship during World War II with his nominal subordinate, the head of RAAF Command, Air Vice-Marshal William Bostock. During World War I, Jones saw action
George_Jones_(RAAF_officer)
Royal Australian Air Force command
Southern Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. It was formed
Southern_Area_Command_(RAAF)
Air warfare and space branch of the Australian Defence Force
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the principal aerial warfare force of Australia, a part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) along with the Royal
Royal_Australian_Air_Force
Military unit
Command was an organisation in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Headquartered in Melbourne, it was formed in 1959 from the amalgamation of RAAF
RAAF_Support_Command
Force element group of the Royal Australian Air Force
Force (RAAF) group responsible for training personnel. It is headquartered at RAAF Williams, Victoria. The group was established as Training Command in 1953
Air_Force_Training_Group_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force senior commander
Australian Air Force (RAAF). He joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1915, and transferred permanently to the Air Force in 1928. Hewitt commanded No. 101 (Fleet
Joe_Hewitt_(RAAF_officer)
Royal Australian Air Force command
Northern Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. Established in
Northern_Command_(RAAF)
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) traces its history back to the Imperial Conference held in London in 1911, where it was decided aviation should be
History of the Royal Australian Air Force
History_of_the_Royal_Australian_Air_Force
Royal Australian Air Force command
Central Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. It was formed
Central_Area_Command_(RAAF)
RAAF officer
Iraq, and has commanded No. 1 Squadron RAAF (2008–11), Air Task Group 630 (2015), No. 82 Wing RAAF (2015–17) and Air Force Training Group RAAF (2017–19).
Glen_Braz
Allied military command in World War II
staff officer was paired with a RAAF officer, with the senior staff posts divided evenly between them. A majority of command positions were held by Australians
South_West_Pacific_Area
Singaporean air force general
obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. He also attended the RAAF Command and Staff College in 1995 and received the Sir Richard Williams Prize
Hoo_Cher_Mou
Head of the Royal Australian Air Force
(CAF) is the most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) and the Secretary of
Chief of Air Force (Australia)
Chief_of_Air_Force_(Australia)
Australian senior officer
Operations Falconer and Okra to Iraq, and has commanded No. 1 Squadron RAAF (2013–16) and No. 82 Wing RAAF (2018–20). He served as Head Military Strategic
Stephen_Chappell
Royal Australian Air Force command
Northern Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. It was formed
Northern_Area_Command_(RAAF)
who have attained air marshal rank within the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF); that is, service personnel who have held the rank of air chief marshal
List of Royal Australian Air Force air marshals
List_of_Royal_Australian_Air_Force_air_marshals
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
Australian Air Force (RAAF) signals intelligence (SIGINT) squadron based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. It is part of No. 92 Wing RAAF. The squadron
No._10_Squadron_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force officer
1979) was a senior officer and aviator in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and later served as a diplomat. Born in London, he joined the British Army
Charles_Eaton_(RAAF_officer)
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
currently located in Canberra. No. 460 Squadron RAAF was formed from 'C' Flight of No. 458 Squadron RAAF at RAF Molesworth, Huntingdonshire on 15 November
No._460_Squadron_RAAF
Australian Air Force commander (1905–1968)
Empire in 1946 for his service with Northern Command. Already marked out for senior roles in the post-war RAAF, his positions during the 1950s included Air
Allan_Walters
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
differs in appearance from the standard multi-coloured RAAF PC-21. The aircraft are based at RAAF Base Williamtown to train ADF Joint Terminal Attack Controllers
No._4_Squadron_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force base in New South Wales, Australia
South Wales, Australia. The base serves as home to Headquarters Air Command of the RAAF. There is no airfield although it has a heliport, or helicopter landing
RAAF_Base_Glenbrook
Australian air marshal
"Brown becomes CAF after RAAF command changeover ceremony". 1 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011. Blenkin, Max (1 July 2011). "RAAF rules the skies – and
Geoff_Brown_(RAAF_officer)
Senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force
Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. During early 1942, as an acting Air Commodore, Wilson was part of the short-lived Allied supreme command for South
Douglas_Wilson_(RAAF_officer)
Royal Australian Air Force base in Townsville, Australia
RAAF Base Townsville (IATA: TSV, ICAO: YBTL) (formerly RAAF Base Garbutt) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air base located in Garbutt, 2 nautical
RAAF_Base_Townsville
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) squadron which forms part of the Australian Defence Force's Cyber Command. The squadron was first formed on 6
No._462_Squadron_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force commander (1891–1975)
pilot Stanley Goble, both now wing commanders. During 1921, Anderson commanded the RAAF's Point Cook base and Point Cook's two major units, No. 1 Flying Training
William Anderson (RAAF officer)
William_Anderson_(RAAF_officer)
Military airbase of the Royal Malaysian Air Force in Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia
Butterworth and later as RAAF Butterworth, under the operational commands of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) respectively. Although
RMAF_Butterworth_Air_Base
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
No. 3 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter squadron, headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcastle, New South Wales. Established
No._3_Squadron_RAAF
operations overseas. In the event, No. 97 Wing RAAF was established on 24 October 1997 to command the RAAF elements deployed for drought relief purposes
Structure of the Royal Australian Air Force
Structure_of_the_Royal_Australian_Air_Force
Australian military air base
RAAF Williams (ICAO: YMPC) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base set across two locations, at Point Cook and Laverton, located approximately
RAAF_Williams
Australian air force officer
operations to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, and commanded No. 37 Squadron RAAF (2012–15) and No. 92 Wing RAAF (2017–18). He was Air Commander Australia from
Darren_Goldie
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
No. 1 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) squadron headquartered at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. It is controlled by No. 82 Wing, part of
No._1_Squadron_RAAF
Military unit
No. 78 Wing is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operational training wing, headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. It comprises Nos
No._78_Wing_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
No. 9 Squadron is a unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The squadron was formed in early 1939 and saw active service in World War II as a fleet
No._9_Squadron_RAAF
operate airworthy warbirds inherited from the RAAF Museum and Temora Aviation Museum. The unit is based at the RAAF Point Cook with separate flights at Point
List of current Royal Australian Air Force aircraft
List_of_current_Royal_Australian_Air_Force_aircraft
National military force of Australia
Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The ADF has a strength of just over 90,000 personnel and is supported by
Australian_Defence_Force
Royal Australian Air Force chief
at RAAF Headquarters from 1931 to 1935, and Director of Works and Buildings from 1937 to 1939. During the early years of World War II, he commanded No
Valston_Hancock
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
fleet co-operation squadron, but was later redesignated as No. 9 Squadron RAAF before being re-formed as an army co-operation squadron during World War
No._5_Squadron_RAAF
Force element group of the Royal Australian Air Force
78 Wing RAAF is headquartered at RAAF Williamtown. It commands No. 76 Squadron, based at RAAF Williamtown, No. 79 Squadron, based at RAAF Pearce, No
Air_Combat_Group_RAAF
U.S. Armed Forces unified command
Command at Merdeka Palace". Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia. Archived from the original on 31 December 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2026. RAAF (19
United States Special Operations Command
United_States_Special_Operations_Command
Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force wing
Force (RAAF) wing active during World War I and World War II. The wing was established on 1 September 1917 as the 1st Training Wing and commanded the AFC's
No._1_Wing_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force training unit
Air Force (RAAF). It is one of the Air Force's original units, dating back to the service's formation in 1921, when it was established at RAAF Point Cook
No. 1 Flying Training School RAAF
No._1_Flying_Training_School_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force tanker/transport squadron
Air Force (RAAF) strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling squadron. It operates Airbus KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transports from RAAF Base Amberley
No._33_Squadron_RAAF
Military unit
Force (RAAF) wing responsible for supporting the service's Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. It was first formed in February 1943, and commanded RAAF radar
No._42_Wing_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force maintenance unit
the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Formed in July 1921 at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria, it relocated to the nearby RAAF Laverton in March 1926. As well
No._1_Aircraft_Depot_RAAF
Australian fighter pilot
Tactical Air Force RAAF is now either administered or directed by RAAF Headquarters (with Forward Echelon thrown in for luck), RAAF Command, GHQ, and the Commanding
Harry_Cobby
Military unit
No. 1 Security Forces Squadron (1SECFOR) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military unit whose primary role is to protect and secure airfields, buildings
No. 1 Security Forces Squadron RAAF
No._1_Security_Forces_Squadron_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
No. 75 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter unit based at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory. The squadron was formed in 1942
No._75_Squadron_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force board of control
controlling body of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 1921 to 1976. It was composed of senior RAAF officers as well as some civilian members, and
Air_Board_(Australia)
Airborne early warning and control aircraft
control aircraft originally designed for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Based on the Boeing 737 Next Generation design, it has a fixed active electronically
Boeing_E-7_Wedgetail
Royal Australian Air Force training unit
OCU) is a fighter training unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Located at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, the unit trains pilots to operate
No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF
No._2_Operational_Conversion_Unit_RAAF
Historic site in Queensland, Australia
RAAF Base Amberley heritage structures is a heritage-listed military installation at RAAF Base Amberley on Southern Amberley Road, Amberley, Queensland
RAAF Base Amberley heritage structures
RAAF_Base_Amberley_heritage_structures
Military unit
RAAF, Australian War Memorial 8 Squadron RAAF, Australian War Memorial Whitaker's Almanacks 1924 – 1957 Malaya Command at Regiments.org Army Commands
Malaya_Command
Force (RAAF). He joined the RAAF in 1984, trained as a helicopter pilot, and transferred to fast jets in 1991. He has commanded No. 77 Squadron RAAF (2002–04)
Gavin_Turnbull
1945 incident involving Royal Australian Air Force pilots
Tactical Air Force (No. 1 TAF), commanded by Air Commodore Harry Cobby, was the main frontline combat formation of the RAAF in 1944–45. It fell under the
Morotai_Mutiny
Program to train Australian pilots during World War II
would ultimately cost Australia about £100,000,000 for her commitments. The RAAF built air and ground training schools, airfields, and specialized flying
Australia and the Empire Air Training Scheme
Australia_and_the_Empire_Air_Training_Scheme
Australian Defence Force unit
Territory. In July 2023 1SSU was transferred from the RAAF to the Australian Defence Force's Space Command. The United States Space Force's Mission Delta 2
No._1_Space_Surveillance_Unit
Royal Australian Air Force base in Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
RAAF Base Richmond (IATA: XRH, ICAO: YSRI) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base located within the City of Hawkesbury, approximately
RAAF_Base_Richmond
Royal Australian Air Force chief
the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He was the first military pilot trained in Australia, and went on to command Australian and British fighter units
Richard Williams (RAAF officer)
Richard_Williams_(RAAF_officer)
Military unit
and reconnaissance wing of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It is headquartered at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Coming under the control of Air
No._82_Wing_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force base
RAAF Base Tindal (IATA: KTR, ICAO: YPTN) also known as Tindal Air Base is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) major Australian military air base and civil
RAAF_Base_Tindal
Australian air force officer
Force (RAAF). He joined the RAAF as an aeronautical engineer in 1989 and gained his pilot's wings in 1994. He has commanded No. 75 Squadron RAAF (2006–09)
Robert_Chipman
Royal Australian Air Force senior commander (1916–1992)
War II, Eaton led No. 81 Wing in Japan, and No. 78 Wing in Malta. He commanded RAAF Base Williamtown from 1957 to 1959, after which he was appointed a Commander
Brian_Eaton
Military unit
Force (RAAF) pilot training unit that operated during World War II. It was one of twelve elementary flying training schools employed by the RAAF to provide
No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF
No._3_Elementary_Flying_Training_School_RAAF
1945 engagement in Borneo
General Leslie Morshead and Air Vice Marshal William Bostock (head of RAAF Command), made an inspection tour of the Labuan beachhead. MacArthur insisted
Battle_of_Labuan
Australian fighter pilot (1920–2006)
2006) was an officer and pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He commanded No. 77 (Fighter) Squadron twice during World War II and again during
Dick_Cresswell
Military unit
College. It was re-established as a separate unit in 1998 under RAAF Training Command, which was reorganised as Air Force Training Group in 2006. In January
Officers' Training School RAAF
Officers'_Training_School_RAAF
Royal Air Force Air Chief Marshal (1882–1945)
many quarters of the RAAF. The Australian prime minister, Robert Menzies, had decided that a British officer should head the RAAF, believing that Australian
Charles_Burnett_(RAF_officer)
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
No. 467 Squadron RAAF was a Royal Australian Air Force bomber squadron, active over North West Europe during World War II. Formed in November 1942 as an
No._467_Squadron_RAAF
Australian Victoria Cross recipient (1919–1943)
identification. Air Vice Marshal Bill Bostock, Air Officer Commanding RAAF Command, contended that naming him would change the impact of the news upon Newton's
Bill_Newton
Royal Australian Air Force transport squadron
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) strategic transport squadron. It operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III heavy airlifters from RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland
No._36_Squadron_RAAF
Former military air base in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Fairbairn (/fɛərbɜːrn/), formerly RAAF Base Fairbairn, is a former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base, located in Australia's national
Fairbairn,_Canberra
Air Force base
RAAF Base Wagga (formerly RAAF Base Forest Hill) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of
RAAF_Base_Wagga
Royal Australian Air Force chief (1925–2020)
Air Force (RAAF), and a writer and consultant on defence matters. He served as Chief of the Air Staff from 1982 to 1985. After leaving the RAAF, he published
David_Evans_(RAAF_officer)
Australian 9th Division (Major-Gen George Wootten) Air Forces Advanced RAAF Command Australian First Tactical Air Force United States Thirteenth Air Force
Borneo campaign (1945) order of battle
Borneo_campaign_(1945)_order_of_battle
Military unit
No. 2 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) squadron that operates from RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcastle, New South Wales. From its formation
No._2_Squadron_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
2015. No. 35 Squadron was formed at RAAF Station Pearce, Western Australia, on 11 March 1942, under the command of Flight Lieutenant Percival Burdeu
No._35_Squadron_RAAF
Military unit
training for the RAAF's Air Lift Group. No. 85 Wing was formed on 10 March 1945 at RAAF Base Amberley as a heavy bomber wing. It commanded the B-24 Liberator-equipped
No._85_Wing_RAAF
Air and space component of the Canadian Armed Forces
25 CF-18Bs remain in active service. McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (Ex-RAAF) 18 (12 F/A-18A and 6 F/A-18B) have been delivered. Up to seven additional
Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
Military unit
Japanese in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA), as distinct from the RAAF's area commands then based in Northern Australia, which had a static, geographical
Australian First Tactical Air Force
Australian_First_Tactical_Air_Force
Australian air force officer
Australian Air Force (RAAF). He joined the RAAF in 1989 and trained as a fighter pilot. He has deployed to Iraq, commanded No. 75 Squadron RAAF (2003–06) and
Steve_Roberton
Military unit
unit was under the command of Wing Commander P Glasscock. The PTU had a nominal strength of 6 officers and 88 airmen from the RAAF and 7 officers and
Paratroop_Training_Unit_RAAF
Royal Australian Air Force dive bombers during World War II
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operated Vultee Vengeance dive bombers during World War II. The Australian Government ordered 297 of the type in
Vultee Vengeance in Australian service
Vultee_Vengeance_in_Australian_service
Australian Army Aviation training establishment and airport in Oakey, Queensland
the unit's Beechcraft King Air 350s to the RAAF. In 2010, with the realignment of the Army Chain of Command, the base units of the Army Aviation Training
Oakey_Army_Aviation_Centre
Australian politician (born 1955)
at Tyndall AFB, completed abbreviated AWACS conversion 1990 Completed RAAF Command and Staff College 1992 Commander No 2 Control and Reporting Unit in Darwin
Tim_Owen
Topics referred to by the same term
Command may refer to: Support Command (Albania) Support Command (New Zealand) Support Command (British Army) RAF Support Command RAAF Support Command
Support_Command
Division within the Australian Department of Defence
Penguin in Sydney; the Army Command and Staff Course was conducted at Fort Queenscliff in Victoria; and the RAAF Staff Course at RAAF Fairbairn in the Australian
Australian_Defence_College
Royal Australian Air Force officer
support of Operations Okra and Highroad in 2019. He commanded No. 3 Squadron RAAF (2005–08), No. 81 Wing RAAF (2011–12), the 609th Combined Air Operations Centre
Joe_Iervasi
Royal Australian Air Force officer (1898–1978)
Force in 1923, and learned to fly at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria. He held training appointments before taking command of No. 1 Squadron in 1934. Quiet but
Frank_Bladin
Air service branch of Singapore's military
Squadron ("Strive For Excellence") 130 Squadron ("Aim To Strike" or "Eagle") – RAAF Base Pearce, Perth, Western Australia, Australia 150 Squadron ("Forward We
Republic of Singapore Air Force
Republic_of_Singapore_Air_Force
RAAF COMMAND
RAAF COMMAND
Boy/Male
Hindu
Musical
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
A Raag
Boy/Male
Muslim
Merciful, Gentle
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Ralph.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
A Raag
Girl/Female
Arabic, French, Hebrew, Indian, Kannada, Muslim
Happiness; Prosperity; Well-being; Female Version of Raphael; God Heals
Boy/Male
English
Red wolf.
Boy/Male
English
Red wolf.
Boy/Male
Muslim
A companion
Boy/Male
Indian
A companion
Boy/Male
Indian
Merciful, Gentle
Boy/Male
Indian
Pilgrimage site km from city mecca
Boy/Male
Indian
Who is every ones friend, Merciful, Kind
Girl/Female
Indian
Happiness, Prosperity
Surname or Lastname
German
German : nickname for a tall thin man, from Middle High German rave ‘lath’.German : from a personal name, Raffo, as yet unexplained.English : variant of Ralph.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Happy.
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Rapha, RAFA means "feeble, flaccid, weak," i.e. "a shade" living in Hades, void of blood and animal life; therefore weak and languid like a sick person, but still able to think.Â
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
New Raag
Boy/Male
Arabic, Pakistani
Raat; Night
Male
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Old Norse Ráðúlfr, RALF means "wise wolf." Compare with another form of Ralf.
RAAF COMMAND
RAAF COMMAND
Boy/Male
Tamil
Morning/ dawn
Boy/Male
Hindu
Heaven
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Attaining Peace by Remembering God
Girl/Female
Australian, Romanian, Russian, Slavic, Ukrainian
Hope
Girl/Female
Arabic Muslim
Victory.
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Bengali, Greek, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Innocent; Beautiful Flower; Royal; Mirror
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Frugal; Thrifty; Economical; One who is Economical; The Provident
Boy/Male
Muslim
Exalted, Blessed
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from the city of Bristol, named in Old English with brycg ‘bridge’ + stÅw ‘assembly place’. The final -l of the modern form is due to a regional pronunciation.
Boy/Male
Hindu
RAAF COMMAND
RAAF COMMAND
RAAF COMMAND
RAAF COMMAND
RAAF COMMAND
a.
Pertaining to, or discovered by, Regnier de Graaf, a Dutch physician.
n.
A low fellow; a churl.
v. t.
To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep.
n.
A district or a manor with lands and tenements appertaining thereto, under the control of a member of an order of knights who was called a commander; -- called also a preceptory.
n.
The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff.
a.
Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer.
n.
A woman invested with authority to command.
n.
A promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse.
a.
Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence.
a.
Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position.
imp. & p. p.
of Raff
n.
See Commandery.
adv.
In a commanding manner.
n.
The deepsea fishing for cod, ling, and tusk, off the Shetland Isles.
n.
An order or injunction given by authority; a command; a charge; a precept; a mandate.
n.
The act of commanding; exercise of authority.
n.
The offense of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
n.
A district under the administration of a military commander or governor.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Raff
a.
Resembling, or having the character of, raff, or a raff; worthless; low.