master-at-arms

[ mas-ter-uht-ahrmz, mah-ster- ]

/ ˈmæs tər ətˈɑrmz, ˈmɑ stər- /

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. Abbreviation: MAA

Navy. a petty officer who has various duties, such as keeping order on the ship, taking charge of prisoners, etc. Abbreviation: MAA

Origin of master-at-arms

First recorded in 1740–50

Words nearby master-at-arms

mastectomy, -masted, master, master aircrew, master alloy, master-at-arms, master bath, master bedroom, master builder, master chief petty officer, master class

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Example sentences from the Web for master-at-arms

He made a quick run for the ladder leading on deck, but was stopped by the master-at-arms, who demanded an explanation.
A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee"|Russell Doubleday
Ordly, tell the master-at-arms to see that these lads have a warm meal before they leave the ship this afternoon.
The Battleship Boys at Sea|Frank Gee Patchin
“Master-at-arms, take charge of the prisoner; punishment is deferred,” cried the captain, springing on to the poop.
Will Weatherhelm|W.H.G. Kingston
At another sign from the captain, the master-at-arms, stepping up, removed the shirt from the prisoner.
Sustained honor|John R. Musick,

The master-at-arms, who had been looking for him, told him that he was wanted on the quarterdeck.
The Rival Crusoes|W.H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for master-at-arms

master-at-arms

noun plural masters-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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单词	master-at-arms
释义	master-at-arms [ mas-ter-uht-ahrmz, mah-ster- ] / ˈmæs tər ətˈɑrmz, ˈmɑ stər- / 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. Abbreviation: MAA Navy. a petty officer who has various duties, such as keeping order on the ship, taking charge of prisoners, etc. Abbreviation: MAA Origin of master-at-arms First recorded in 1740–50 Words nearby master-at-arms mastectomy, -masted, master, master aircrew, master alloy, master-at-arms, master bath, master bedroom, master builder, master chief petty officer, master class Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for master-at-arms He made a quick run for the ladder leading on deck, but was stopped by the master-at-arms, who demanded an explanation. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee"\|Russell Doubleday Ordly, tell the master-at-arms to see that these lads have a warm meal before they leave the ship this afternoon. The Battleship Boys at Sea\|Frank Gee Patchin “Master-at-arms, take charge of the prisoner; punishment is deferred,” cried the captain, springing on to the poop. Will Weatherhelm\|W.H.G. Kingston At another sign from the captain, the master-at-arms, stepping up, removed the shirt from the prisoner. Sustained honor\|John R. Musick, The master-at-arms, who had been looking for him, told him that he was wanted on the quarterdeck. The Rival Crusoes\|W.H.G. Kingston British Dictionary definitions for master-at-arms master-at-arms noun plural masters-at-arms the senior rating, of Chief Petty Officer rank, in a naval unit responsible for discipline, administration, and police duties Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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