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