officer

Middle English

/ɔfiːˈsɛːr/

noun
Definitions
  • A hireling or subordinate; one employed to serve, especially at an estate.
  • An official or officeholder; the holder of a prominent office or position.
  • A municipal, local or societal official or officeholder.
  • A religious or ecclesiastical official or officeholder.
  • (religion) A deputy or subordinate of the forces of good or evil.
  • (rare) One who supervises or organises jousting.
  • (rare) A member or leader of a military force.

Etymology

Borrowed from officer derived from Latin officiārius (officer) affix from Middle English office.

Origin

Middle English

office

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