charge of quarters

char·gé of quar·ter

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahr-zhey, shahr-zhey uhv, ov kwawr-ter]
- /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ, ˈʃɑr ʒeɪ ʌv, ɒv ˈkwɔr tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahr-zhey, shahr-zhey uhv, ov kwawr-ter]
- /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ, ˈʃɑr ʒeɪ ʌv, ɒv ˈkwɔr tər/

Definitions of charge of quarters words

noun charge of quarters a member of the armed forces who handles administration in his or her unit, esp after duty hours 3
noun charge of quarters an enlisted person, usually a noncommissioned officer, who remains on duty and handles administrative matters in a military or other unit during the night or on holidays. 1
noun charge of quarters the duty of a charge of quarters. 1

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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