старшина•
{noun} {Russian loan} [Generate paradigm] 1. {warfare} sergeant major
♦ ро•тын старшина•же {noun} sergeant major of a company
2. {history} representative, leader, foreman
♦ во•лость старшина• {noun} volost representative
♦ това•тлыше заседа•тель-вла•кын старшина•шт {noun} head jury, jury foreman
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♦ старшина• пого•н {noun} sergeant major's shoulder strap