"noncom" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: noncoms [plural]
Etymology: Shortening of non-commissioned. Head templates: {{en-noun}} noncom (plural noncoms)
  1. A non-commissioned officer, such as a sergeant (army) or petty officer (navy).
    Sense id: en-noncom-en-noun-A2Y3qO5E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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