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master-at-arms
[ mas-ter-uht-ahrmz, mah-ster- ]
noun
, plural mas·ters-at-arms.
- an officer of a fraternal organization, veterans' society, or the like, empowered to maintain order, exclude unauthorized persons, etc. : MAA
- Navy. a petty officer who has various duties, such as keeping order on the ship, taking charge of prisoners, etc. : MAA
master-at-arms
noun
- the senior rating, of Chief Petty Officer rank, in a naval unit responsible for discipline, administration, and police duties
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Word History and Origins
Origin of master-at-arms1
First recorded in 1740–50
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Example Sentences
The master-at-arms and all the sentinels sunk to rise no more.
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Paul having procured a lantern from the master-at-arms, the messmates went below with Billy.
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The temper of the master-at-arms was now strained to the breaking-point.
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The master-at-arms surveyed himself with no small satisfaction.
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"Pop," the Jimmy-legs, found the body and has been promoted to Chief Master-at-arms.
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