SERGEANT or SERJEANT

SERGEANT or SERJEANT, in the army. An inferior officer of a company of foot, or troop of dragoons appointed to see discipline observed, to teach the soldiers the exercise of their arms, and to order, straighten and form ranks, files, &c.

SERGEANT or SERJEANT

SERGEANT or SERJEANT, Engl. law. An officer in the courts of the highest grade among the practitioners of the law.