aide-de-camp
noun
ˌād-di-ˈkamp 
-ˈkäⁿ
plural aides-de-camp ˌād(z)-di-ˈkamp
-ˈkäⁿ
: a military aide
also : a civilian aide usually to an executive
Word History
Etymology
French aide de camp, literally, camp assistant
First Known Use
1670, in the meaning defined above
aide-de-camp
noun
as in assistant
a military officer who assists another high-ranking officer He served as an aide-de-camp to the calvary commander. Synonyms & Similar Words
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- assistant
- adjutant
- aide
- aid
- lieutenant
- apprentice
- servant
- deputy
- maid
- sidekick
- coadjutor
- maidservant
- scullion
- attendant
- helper
- auxiliary
- handmaiden
- adjunct
- helpmate
- helpmeet
- subordinate
- underling
- handmaid
- legman
- mate
- employee
- hireling
- worker
- laborer
- help
- swamper
- employe
- right hand
- hand
- girl Friday
- gal Friday
- man Friday