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quartermaster

[ kwawr-ter-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

  1. Military. an officer charged with providing quarters, clothing, fuel, transportation, etc., for a body of troops.
  2. Navy. a petty officer having charge of signals, navigating apparatus, etc.


quartermaster

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌmɑːstə /

noun

  1. an officer responsible for accommodation, food, and equipment in a military unit
  2. a rating in the navy, usually a petty officer, with particular responsibility for steering a ship and other navigational duties
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • quarter·master·like adjective
  • quarter·master·ship noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quartermaster1

First recorded in 1400–50, quartermaster is from late Middle English quarter maister. See quarter, master
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Example Sentences

Champlain became a navigator early in life, and was also a quartermaster in the royal army in Brittany, from 1592 to 1598.

In a word, he had the gift of a great quartermaster-general rather than of a commander-in-chief.

In March 1649, a quartermaster named Boutholmey was tried by council of war for uttering impious expressions.

I have had very hard work with my returns, and my Quartermaster is getting old.

Sir George was busy scanning the country, and pointing out various spots to the Quartermaster-general.

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