2. To command as an officer; as, veterans from old regiments officered the recruits. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Officer — Of fi*cer, n. [F. officier. See {Office}, and cf. {Official}, n.] 1. One who holds an office; a person lawfully invested with an office, whether civil, military, or ecclesiastical; as, a church officer; a police officer; a staff officer. I am an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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officer — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin officiarius, from Latin officium Date: 14th century 1. a. obsolete agent b. one charged with police duties 2. one who holds an office of trust, authority, or command < the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
officer — officerial /aw feuh sear ee euhl, of euh /, adj. officerless, adj. officership, officerhood, n. /aw feuh seuhr, of euh /, n. 1. a person who holds a position of rank or authority in the army, navy, air force, or any similar organization, esp. one … Universalium
Officer Cadet — is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. The term Officer Trainee is used interchangeably in some countries. Some countries refer to naval officer cadets as midshipmen, although in other countries… … Wikipedia
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Officer of the Deck — (OOD) is a position in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard that confers certain authority and responsibility. The Officer of the Deck on a ship is the Captain s direct representative, having responsibility for the ship.… … Wikipedia
Officer, Victoria — Officer Victoria Aerial view from south west … Wikipedia
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