Good words Z
To you Zardoz and to all readers; I'd like, if you're willing, to share an observation on differentiating between the terms title and rank.

I believe the term "title" implies less and inference can be easily drawn in regard to status or perception of status;

I believe the term "rank" implies more and inference can be much more easily drawn in regard to status or perception of status;

Therefore in reference to one term or the other I would be pursuing a particular definition while presenting a point in the use of a specific term.

How do y'all feel 'bout that?