How did the phrase ‘aye aye captain’ originate?
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It is believed that the phrase was first uttered in the 1770s by English officers serving in North America. “Aye aye, sir” or “aye, aye, captain” is said to have been uttered when giving an affirmative reply to an order from General Edward Braddock—such as answering “Yes”, or shaking one’s head. A Captain of Marines assumes the rank of lieutenant colonel for this purpose only and wears no insignia for the duration of his time as a ceremonial formality.
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