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单词 quartermistress
释义

quartermistress

/ˈkwɔːtəˌmɪstrɪs/
noun
1A woman whose role is likened to that of a military quartermaster, especially as a provider of food, clothes, lodging, etc.
2 Military. A female officer having the duties of a quartermaster. Now historical.

Origin

Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From quarter + mistress, after quartermaster.

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