Definition of "capitan" []

• A leader; a captain. (noun)
• Same as capitaine. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• ""Surely I know not, Señor Teniente" -- he had dropped the "capitan" as too transparent flattery."
• ""I rated our pilot soundly, but he only laughed, observing, ` Oh, senhor capitan, that is noting. '"
• "When they left, the young commander (Joe thought he was a capitan, and the only one without a mask) thanked him profusely for his cooperation and shook his hand."