officer of the guard
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noun Military.
an officer, acting under the officer of the day, who is responsible for the instruction, discipline, and performance of duty of the guard in a post, camp, or station. Abbreviation: OG, O.G.
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- officeholder,
- officer,
- officer of arms,
- officer of the day,
- officer of the deck,
- officer of the watch,
- official,
- official family,
- official formula,
- official receiver
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Rafferty told me Mr. Lanier was officer-of-the-guard, and everybody else was at the dance.
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officer of the guard
noun
a junior officer whose duty is to command a ceremonial guardAbbreviation: OG
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