Of the second grade in the staff of the army; as, an assistant surgeon.
One who, or that which, assists; a helper; an auxiliary; a means of help.
An attendant; one who is present.
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
Of the second grade in the staff of the army; as, an assistant surgeon.
One who, or that which, assists; a helper; an auxiliary; a means of help.
An attendant; one who is present.
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.