What is "sergeants major"

Usage examples of "sergeants major".

Van Winkle and the two sergeants major were on their feet and crowding in to offer congratulations Ramadan hovered behind them, trying to find space to squeeze in to add his own.

And three times Gunny Stecker had handed him money once ninety dollarswhich the Gunny said was his fair share of what he had taken away from visiting master gunnery sergeants and sergeants major who also had an unfounded faith in the all-around superiority of the Springfield, and who were foolish enough to put their money where their mouths were.

Marine Corps Rifle Team, and for another, sergeants major of the pre-war Marine Corps generally got whatever they thought they needed, no questions asked.

Two sergeants major were sitting with them and their campfire blazed brighter than others.

Lesser Sergeants Major quailed before the authority of a Master Gunnie.

The salutes along the corridors by the guards were crisp and rigid, a perfection of discipline that could only be imposed by the best of British sergeants major.