# rittmaster

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A rank in cavalry or other mounted units, equivalent to captain.

## Etymology
Partial calque of German Rittmeister.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rittmaster