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单词 master-at-arms
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master-at-arms

[ mas-ter-uht-ahrmz, mah-ster- ]
/ ˈmæs tər ətˈɑrmz, ˈmɑ stər- /

noun, plural mas·ters-at-arms.

an officer of a fraternal organization, veterans' society, or the like, empowered to maintain order, exclude unauthorized persons, etc. Abbreviation: MAA
Navy. a petty officer who has various duties, such as keeping order on the ship, taking charge of prisoners, etc. Abbreviation: MAA

Origin of master-at-arms

First recorded in 1740–50

Words nearby master-at-arms

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British Dictionary definitions for master-at-arms

master-at-arms

noun plural masters-at-arms

the senior rating, of Chief Petty Officer rank, in a naval unit responsible for discipline, administration, and police duties
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