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charge of quarters

American  

noun

  1. 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.

  2. the duty of a charge of quarters.

charge of quarters British  

noun

  1. a member of the armed forces who handles administration in his unit, esp after duty hours

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Etymology

Origin of charge of quarters

First recorded in 1915–20

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