captaincy

[ kap-tuhn-see ]

noun

, plural cap·tain·cies

1. the office or rank of a captain.
2. a district or area administered by a captain.
3. the ability of a captain; captainship.

Other Words From

• sub·captain·cy noun plural subcaptaincies

Word History and Origins

Origin of captaincy¹

First recorded in 1810–20; captain + -cy

Related Words

• captainship
• care
• coaching
• direction
• encouragement
• guardianship
• guidance
• initiative
• lead
• navigation
• overseeing
• pilotage
• piloting
• shepherding
• steering
• stewardship
• superintendence
• superintendency
• supervision
• tutelage