quarter master

A form of quartermaster — An officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies. Master of quartering.

Meanings

nounquarter master (plural quarter masters)

plural quarter masters

  1. alternativeAlternative form of quartermaster
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