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officer of the day

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noun Military.

an officer who has charge of the guard and prisoners on an assigned day at a military installation. Abbreviation: OD, O.D., O.O.D.

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Nearby words

  1. office-block ballot,
  2. office-holder,
  3. officeholder,
  4. officer,
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  8. officer of the watch,
  9. official,
  10. official family

Origin of officer of the day

First recorded in 1835–45
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British Dictionary definitions for officer of the day

officer of the day

noun

a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a dayAlso called: orderly officer
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