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quartermaster

noun quar·ter·mas·ter \ˈkwȯ(r)-tər-ˌmas-tər\

: an army officer who provides clothing and supplies for soldiers

: a navy officer who is in charge of the steering of a ship and the use of signals on a ship

Full Definition of QUARTERMASTER

: a petty officer who attends to a ship's helm, binnacle, and signals

: an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for a body of troops

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15th century

QUARTERMASTER Defined for Kids

noun quar·ter·mas·ter \ˈkwȯr-tər-ˌma-stər\

: an army officer who provides clothing and supplies for troops

: an officer of a ship (as in the navy) in charge of navigation

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