старшина
{noun} {Russian loan} [Generate paradigm] 1. {warfare} sergeant major
♦ ротын старшинаже {noun} sergeant major of a company
2. {history} representative, leader, foreman
♦ волость старшина {noun} volost representative
♦ товатлыше заседатель-влакын старшинашт {noun} head jury, jury foreman
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♦ старшина погон {noun} sergeant major's shoulder strap