master-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
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How to use master-at-arms in a sentence
The master-at-arms and all the sentinels sunk to rise no more.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora | Edward EdwardsPaul having procured a lantern from the master-at-arms, the messmates went below with Billy.
True Blue | W.H.G. KingstonThe temper of the master-at-arms was now strained to the breaking-point.
Lochinvar | S. R. CrockettThe master-at-arms surveyed himself with no small satisfaction.
Lochinvar | S. R. Crockett"Pop," the Jimmy-legs, found the body and has been promoted to Chief master-at-arms.
Biltmore Oswald | J. Thorne Smith, Jr.
British Dictionary definitions for master-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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